By CHRIS KICK ckick@farmanddairy.com CRESTON, Ohio — When Don and Martha Walder opened W.G. Dairy supply in the mid-1960s, they did so with a vision that lasts to this day, more than four decades later. “Working together, we service what we sell.” It’s as simple as that, although carrying out such a mission is anything [...]

Myerstown, Pa. — Agri-Door Inc. recently expanded its warehouse an extra 2,600 square feet and hopes to expand its reach to even more states that need silo doors. According to Jacob Stoltzfus, owner, the business currently ships to over a dozen states. Stoltzfus has four other employees helping customers receive requested custom jobs. They’ll also [...]

SALEM, Ohio — Armstrong Saddlery and Trailer Sale Inc. retails horse equipment such as saddles and bridles, grooming supplies, horse feed, baled shavings and supplies for the rider. They also have new and used horse trailers. Armstrong also sells these items to wholesale nationwide. In addition to these activities, Armstrong’s also provides horse supplies and [...]

RAVENNA, Ohio — Tarps. You probably don’t think about them, or how they work or last, until you need a specific one for a specific job. But the folks at the Shur-Company think about tarps all the time — it’s what they do, and they do it well. The house that shoes built. Edward Shorma [...]

LEWISVILLE, Ohio — For more than 50 years, Baker & Sons Equipment Co., 45381 state Route 145, Lewisville, Ohio, has been working with farmers, landowners and consumers to keep them growing strong. Ever since John Baker started the business in 1958, he’s been committed to agriculture and the community. Today, he still leads the family-owned [...]

JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — Doebler’s is celebrating 75 years in business as a premier hybrid seedcorn, soybean, alfalfa, forage grass and clover dealer. The company, started in 1935 by T.A. Doebler Sr., focused on local production and distribution. Currently, the company serves the needs of growers in nine states in the East. In 2009, Doebler’s [...]

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — Seed Consultants, Inc. started with zero sales in 1990, and has grown to more than $42 million in gross sales in 2010. Based in Washington Court House, Ohio, Seed Consultants is currently the largest independent seed company in Ohio, and third largest of all seed companies doing business in Ohio. [...]

NORTH CANTON, Ohio — How many times have you purchased something only to find that the sale was the end of the seller’s service? That won’t happen at Terry’s Truck & Trailer Equipment, 3894 State St., N.W., North Canton. “Our success comes from putting our customers’ satisfaction as our No. 1 priority,” said owner and [...]

ROGERS, Ohio — Tri-State Veterinary, located at 9282 Sprucevale Road, recently began performing farm calls in the local and surrounding area and plans on expanding their reach in the near future. “In the next year, we plan to further expand the farm call portion of the practice as well as our area of coverage,” Jimmy [...]

CANFIELD, Ohio — Restoration tools? Yes, you’ll find them at TP Tools & Equipment. But when you stop at TP Tools, 7075 state Route 446 in Canfield, you also discover they do more than just sell tools. The folks at TP Tools are also serious antique car collectors and have a full-time restoration shop to [...]