Submitted by: Scratch and Peck Feeds
This year, Scratch and Peck Feeds is making its move to a bigger facility in Burlington, WA that will allow the organic feed producer to meet the growing demand for clean, whole grain feeds. Even though this expansion will require new and bigger equipment, the company continues to hold true to its values of supporting local economies and buying goods manufactured in the United States.
“Using equipment that is made in the USA is a priority to us,” said Diana Ambauen-Meade, Founder and President of Scratch and Peck Feeds. “It aligns with our values concerning sourcing and buying goods manufactured in the United States because it supports jobs in America and helps build a strong job economy.”
When the company decided they needed to expand to keep up with the demand for organic, non-GMO animal feeds, Bryon Meade, Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Scratch and Peck, began forging relationships with American manufacturers, even before the company had a new location chosen.
“Bryon wanted to ensure that the new facility had not only state of the art equipment that streamlined operations, but that also eased physical stress on mill employees, so he began meeting with manufacturers who made the type of equipment that would fit both needs,” said Ambauen-Meade. “Much of the equipment is custom designed and built right here in Washington State.”
Scratch and Peck has always held true to its value of sourcing products and ingredients as close to its mill as possible by forming relationships with the regional organic farmers who grow their grains. They’re excited to be able to continue that focus with the partnerships they have formed with United States equipment manufacturers.
“The demand for organic, non-GMO feed, especially chicken feed, has grown exponentially since we began in 2010,” Ambauen-Meade said. “Being able to stay true to our roots, even as we grow and expand, is something that will remain a core part of what we do at Scratch and Peck.”
