"On April 7, 1949 the Farm Supply was incorporated in Ukiah based on the original marketing program through the Farm Bureau Nursery. The first Farm Supply building was located at the north end of town on State Street, currently where the interstate 101 interchange is located. When the freeway was put through in the early 1960s the Farm Supply moved to another building on State Street, the current location of Wyatt Irrigation Supply. This location was subject to a number of flood events from Ackerman Creek and since the business was outgrowing the building, a new location was sought after. When the Ukiah Fruit Growers dissolved their contract with the state in March of 1978 and disbanded the corporation, the packing house property on Talmage Road was put up for sale. The Farm Bureau, with the coaxing of Leon Hooper and Jerry Fetzer, purchased the packing house property in 1978 in order to provide a new location for both the Farm Supply as well as a new complex to house the Farm Bureau office. The rail siding and the drive on scales at the Talmage property were key selling points at the time. Both the Farm Supply and the Farm Bureau remain there today!

When the Farm Supply opened in 1949 it was one of three major agricultural supply businesses in Ukiah. The Farmers Club was located on Perkins Street where the current Walgreens building is today until it was destroyed by fire. The Holz Company operated by Carl Holzhauser dominated the market until the time of Carl’s death in 1957. Carl also owned and operated the flour mill on the corner of State and Gobbi streets. After 1957, the Farm Supply took over the business from the Holz Company and filled the demand for farming and ranching materials.

The Mendocino County Farm Supply is one of only a few County Farm Supply Companies in California still providing competitive prices and paying patronage dividends annually. The Farm Supply was started as a cooperative enterprise with capital interest bearing stock and profits being returned to customers based on their annual dollar purchases. The same practice of returning annual dividends is still in place today. In order to qualify for the annual dividend return, Farm Supply customers must be current members of the Farm Bureau.

Mendocino County Farm Supply continues to provide a wide variety of products to both the general public and local agriculturists. Products such as pet food, livestock/horse feed, fencing materials, vineyard supplies, seed, veterinarian supplies, livestock equipment, clothing and propane are all available through the Farm Supply.

On a seasonal basis, the dust suppression material Dustoff is also a top selling product.

Customers have been returning to the Farm Supply for the individual attention and service that they receive. The Farm supply also specializes in bulk and custom orders upon request.

Annually, the Farm Supply holds a Customer Appreciation Day in the spring and a Hot Apple Cider Day in December. These events provide discounts on products throughout the store and are a great way to stock up on everyday items or Christmas gifts for that special someone. Farm Supply is also a strong supporter of local 4-H and FFA students especially during the Jr. Livestock Auction at the Redwood Empire Fair in August.

The Mendocino County Farm Supply has been in business for the last 60 years and continues to serve the needs of the local community. Whether you are involved in an agricultural enterprise, looking to provide the highest quality nutrition for your pet or searching for that perfect pair of gardening gloves, the Farm Supply is the place to shop. The Farm Supply appreciates your support and will continue to provide the highest level of customer service for years to come.

At Mendocino County Farm Supply we feel very strongly about making every customer feel important.  Our staff is made up of customer service focused employees with expertise in various areas of agriculture and even household pets.  Our management team, Cindy (Office & General Manager), and Sam (Assistant Manager) have over sixty years of retail experience. Cindy recently joined the team, and Sam has been here over ten years.  All of us proudly live in this great area and we are working to serve it even better!