LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — An old Lexington favorite is expanding its operation, as Critchfield Meats officially opened a new processing and distribution plant on Wednesday morning.

“It’s so meaningful to have outlets and opportunities for our producers to get their products into the marketplace and celebrate what we do on a local level,” Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Jonathan Shell said.

The business is well-known in town for its retail market on Southland Drive. This is an expanded part of the wholesale side of the business.

“Most people don’t know we have a wholesale business. Since we moved in, the first week of June, we've hired 8 new employees. so, we're continuing to grow,” said Critchfield President, Mark Critchfield.

They took over the space once occupied by God’s Pantry,

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