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Tag: Skagit Farmers Supply

SFS 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 since January 2020, Skagit Farmers Supply hosted two in-person holiday parties – one in Everett, WA, for its employees on the west side of… Read More »

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 to learn about agriculture in the Skagit Valley. Kids had a great time climbing on our TerraGator, touring the agronomy facility,… Read More »

Using 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 grocers and farmers to try new farming techniques. Although some of these new techniques are variations of tried and true agricultural practices that were… Read More »

Celebrate 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 business model, using innovation to create and share prosperity for their members, employees and communities. With more than 40,000 co-ops across the country creating… Read More »

The 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 agriculture, we provide add-ons, which is additional monetary support, and purchase market animals from qualifying program participants at livestock shows. We had… Read More »

Country 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 history of agricultural and farming communities. The Country Store loves to be a main sponsor of this event, because it represents all of… Read More »

How 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 help ensure you get the most out of your land. Soil tests, which are sold at most of our… Read More »

Celebrate 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 is a great choice for many active people. Besides a glass of refreshing and nutritious milk, there are other exciting foods to enjoy… Read More »

Using lime to balance your soil pH level

Lime is a very important element for quality and productivity in gardens and pastures in Western Washington. It affects microorganisms, macroorganisms, microbes, and soil chemistry. Many farmers and gardeners ask: Do you think my pasture would benefit from lime? The answer is almost always yes! For an informational video about lime click here! David Youngquist,… Read More »

Gift wrapping fundraiser gives back to local youth clubs

For the second year in a row, the Country Store is offering local youth organizations the opportunity to spread holiday joy and raise money for their clubs. This winter, we’re offering 4H, Pony Club and FFA club members a chance to fundraise for their club by wrapping gifts at their local Country Store. This service… Read More »