Youth Day helps kids learn importance of agriculture
This past weekend, Skagit Farmers Supply and Country Store hosted its second Youth Day. The company invited local youth groups, such as 4H and FFA clubs, to join us at our Burlington Agronomy Center...
View ArticleCelebrate June Dairy Month
Celebrate America’s family dairy farms by kicking back and enjoying a tall glass of milk. With essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, Vitamin A and protein to help build and repair muscle, milk...
View ArticleHow to take a soil test
Soil tests should be a regular part of maintenance for everyone growing crops and grass in the Pacific Northwest. From farmers to hobby gardeners, to those who just want a nice lawn, a soil test will...
View ArticleCountry Store team has fun at Berry Dairy Days!
Every year, the Country Store is honored and excited to a part of Berry Dairy Days, one of the oldest festivals in Skagit County. Every year, in early summer, the festival celebrates Burlington’s...
View ArticleThe Country Store team buys animals at livestock shows
As part of our Youth Rewards Program, representatives from the Country Store team attend fairs and livestock shows across the Pacific Northwest each summer. As part of the program’s support of youth in...
View ArticleCelebrate National Co-op Month this October
Each October, cooperatives across the country participate in National Co-op Month, an annual time to remember the important role cooperatives play in our lives every day. Co-ops are a more sustainable...
View ArticleLMF Feeds: A worldwide enterprise
For over 35 years, LMF Feed has been a premier horse feed brand in the Northwest. LMF is based on 1 key concept – that we take the excellent forage found in the west and use that as the base for all of...
View ArticleUsing science and technology to farm better
What’s old seems to be new again! At least that’s the case in ever-increasing areas of the Pacific Northwest, where a combination of quickly evolving diets and environmental stewardship are causing...
View ArticleYouth Day helps kids learn importance of agriculture
This past weekend, Skagit Farmers Supply and Country Store hosted its second Youth Day. The company invited local youth groups, such as 4H and FFA clubs, to join us at our Burlington Agronomy Center...
View ArticleFeeding Success: From Field to Farm Store
Time, science, and teamwork are all components of creating high quality animal feed. For Skagit Farmers Supply, the process begins when a seed is planted in a furrow in a PNW field and continues as the...
View ArticleCS sends more than $100K to food banks
In April, our Country Stores wanted to show support after so many were hurt following the lockdown put in place to slow the coronavirus from spreading. Each store partnered with a food bank in their...
View Article2022 Berry Dairy Days
A tradition that started 84 years ago returned after two years with the 2022 edition of Berry Dairy Days in Burlington last week. The parade was held on Saturday June 18, 2022 and included Skagit...
View ArticleSFS Annual Holiday Party Returns
With rockin’ music, good food, fun prizes and lots of laughter, Skagit Farmers Supply employees gathered to celebrate the holidays and another successful year earlier this month. For the first time...
View ArticleKeep Your Pets Safe With These Easy Flea & Tick Prevention Tips
Even our pets get excited when the first nice days of spring start appearing. However, be warry – spring is also one of the worst times of year for fleas and ticks! These pests are harmful to pets and...
View Article6 Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
If you have been yearning for a garden in your yard, but just don’t have the space or soil, a raised bed may be the perfect solution. Raised garden beds are gardens that are built up, instead of down....
View ArticleTips for Pet Hydration
As the days get warmer, follow these tips to keep your pets cool & hydrated: *Shade – Allow your plenty of time in the shade *Protect their Paws – Before a walk, check the pavement with your hand;...
View Article7 Essential Minerals for Goat Health
It’s no secret that goats have a reputation for nibbling on anything in reach, from a hat to some garbage! However, they can be quite picky about what they actually consume, and for good reason. Goats...
View ArticleTips to Keep Pets Safe This Fall
It may seem like we’re in the height of summer, but cool fall weather is just around the corner. Crisper mornings and changing foliage get everyone excited for the changing seasons, including your...
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