We are a customer owned company that provides goods and services to both the agricultural market as well as the urban consumer.
Our highly skilled crop advisors are available to help your farming operation be as profitable as possible.
For every dollar spent on our lawn care, we contribute 5% back to the community. In the past 12 years, we have donated over $95,000 back to our local communities.
Whether you are looking to keep your equipment running smoothly or warm your home, Centra Sota can help take care of all your energy needs.
We have the right feed and supplies for your animals, whether you are aiming for Grand Champion at the state fair or caring for the family pet.
We are on the cutting edge of new feed technologies and are equipped to provide you with the most up-to-date technical information in the industry.
By partnering with AgQuest Financial Services, our growers now have access to more high quality options to meet financial and insurance needs.
Stores as Unique as the Communities they Serve
Our Country Stores do not have a "one size fits all mentality". We have specifically designed our stores to cater to the needs of the community. Some have a more urban product line, while others service a more rural clientel. Our knowledgable, caring staff are constantly bringing in the latest products and techniques to help achieve your goals. Whether you are tending to a backyard flock or 100 head of cattle, we have the products you need!
We carry products for most animal breeds including feed, supplements, medications, bedding, fencing and more! We also have products for you including toys, clothing, and footwear. We have locations in Buffalo, Upsala, Little Falls, Sauk Centre, and St. Martin and products change from store to store, so feel free to give us a call to find out if we have what you are looking for! It is our mission to provide you with outstanding service and if you are needing something we do not carry, we will work to order it for you!
Flock operations big and small will find what they need at our Country Stores. We carry a wide variety of brands and products to help make your operation a success. If you are unsure of what you need or are looking to start up a flock operation, our staff has the knowledge and experience to assist you. Products we offer include:
Feed in many forms including organic, medicated and non-medicated. Sizes range from 5 lb bags to 50 lbs bags.
Heat Lamps and Bulbs
Chicken Harnesses
Feeder and Water Trays
If we do not have the product you are looking for, we will do whatever we can to get the product into our store for you!
Our Country Stores can assist you in your cattle operation goals. We are proud to offer a full line up of products in a variety of different name brands inluding Purina, Land o Lakes, VitaPlus, and Munson Feeds. Products We Offer Include:
Feed including mineral and complete feeds for all cattle life stages.
Mineral Tubs
Over-the-Counter Vaccinations
Ear Tagging Equipment
Automatic Waterers
and many more...
If we do not have something in store, we will do whatever we can to order it for you!
Our Country Stores not only have supplies for the farm, but for the home too! We are proud to offer many products for home, garden, and even gifts! Products Offered:
Lawn Products: Grass Seed, Bagged Fertilizer, Weed and Feed, Spray Products
Fruit and Vegetable Seed Packets
Garden Glove, Shovels, Pots, Cement Figurines
Bee-Keeping Supplies
Gifts for All Ages
and more...
Your goat and sheep needs can be met by the Centra Sota Country Stores. We have a full line up of products to feed and protect yor herd. We Offer:
Various Feed
Feed Pans
Bedding
Products for Animal Health Including Wormers
Equipment
We are proud to have a full line up of products devoted to caring for and managing swine. Our staff are avaialble for questions and to assist you in picking out the perfect products for your operation. We Offer:
Various Varieties of Feed for all Ages
Over-the-Counter Vaccinations and other swine health products
Ear Notching and Tagging Equipment
Ritchie Automatic Waterers
If we dont have what you are looking for, we will order it for you!
Horses are more than livestock, they're a family pet too! We offer a wide variety of products to keep your animals safe and comfortable. Our staff are highly trained and knowledgeable about equine and are happy to assist you in finding the right products. We Offer:
Various Bedding Including Shavings and Pellets
Variety of Feed Brands Like Purina, Progressive, ADM, Roasted to Perfection, Big Gain, Manna Pro and Triple Crown.
Fly Sprays
Tack
Mineral Blocks, Animal Health Products and Supplements
Our Country Stores have a variety of products to make your back yard a bird paradise. Our staff are knowledgeable about backyard birds and what to do to attract them. We Offer:
Variety of Feed for Various Types of Birds
Feeders and Hooks for hanging
Bird Baths
Stone Sculptures
Guide Books
Camping Guides
Anything we do not carry can be ordered upon request.
We understand how important pets are to a family. That's why we offer a full line up of products to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. We carry over 30 types of dog and cat food. Our brands also offer free bags of food through loyalty programs. Let our highly trained staff help you find the products your pet needs. We Offer:
Over 30 Types of Dog and Cat Food, Treats (Grain Free and Holistic options available).
Cat Litter
Grooming Products and Shampoos
Pet Medicine, Wormers, Flea and Tic Collars
Collars and Leashes
Randy is an important part of the Centra Sota team. He has more than 30 years of related work experience. During his time here, he has served as the manager of Community Lawn Care and the manager of the Buffalo Country Store. Once you get to know Randy, you realize why that is a perfect fit. Community has always been important to Randy. He is active in his church, and he has worked as a coach in Buffalo schools for more than a decade. Randy also supports the local community every day through his work at Community Lawn Care. A cornerstone of the company is its community giving program. Community Lawn Care donates 5% from each and every lawn service job to the customer's choice of local non-profit organization. Randy grew up on a dairy farm in Howard Lake. His family raised calves, hogs, chickens, dairy and beef cattle, horses and rabbits. That experience caring for a variety of animals has certainly served him well as the manager of the Buffalo Country Store, where customers are often shopping for supplies for their companion animals. In his spare time, he enjoys ice fishing, hunting, working out and spending time with his family. “My current goals are to help customers with their needs; help fellow employees do their best; and always be honest and a good Christian.”
Dave grew up on a small dairy farm about three miles north of St. Martin. His dad used to do business at the local cooperative. So, when Dave graduated from high school taking a job at the co-op was a natural fit for someone who enjoyed working with farmers. He started out driving truck, then became a mill worker making feed before moving into the office. Dave has since then served in several capacities to include general management and most recently location management for St. Martin. Growing up on a farm, as well as the experience he gained working with local growers at the cooperative, has given him keen insight into the challenges that growers face from day-to-day and season-to-season. Being a “local kid”, Dave also has a good understanding of his customers and their unique operations, which helps him to deliver solutions and advice that best meets their needs. Dave and his wife Laurie have four children, two boys and two girls, and are proud grandparents of two. In his spare time, he enjoys watching his kids play sports, as well as hunting and fishing.