Starbard Farms Feed — Attraction in Boston Township

This is a good place to do business, and a welcome addition to the community since the local feed and grain in downtown Lowell closed. Starbard Farms carries animal feed, whole grain, seed and garden supplies, hay and straw.

This is not a traditional "grain elevator" that buys in volume from local farmers, and cleans grains, grinds and mixes feed themselves. Their products are mostly locally sourced, but they buy grain products already processed and bagged. The quality of these products is good, and pricing is generally reasonable.

This is a good source for garden seed. I've purchased sweet corn seed in bulk, and the quality and price were much better than their big box competitors. They also sell both hay and straw. On that, my experience has been mixed. If I need just a few bales, it is very convenient to be able to just drop buy and pick up what I need. But you'll pay for that convenience, and some of the hay I've purchased were light and loosely packed bails--not a great value. Buying in-season and direct from the producer is still the better option if you need large quantities. Keep in mind, however, most farmers are not going to be amused by the idea of selling you two bails for your Thanksgiving party. Starbard Farms won't mind at all, so they are filling a need. And an extra dollar per bail won't matter for such small quantities.

I've visited this business several times, and the service has always been prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely...

We’ve been buying all of our sawdust, cow, pig, and duck feed here for years, and the quality and service have always been excellent. On top of that, our business also needs hydraulic hoses, and we can always count on them to get us what we need quickly and at a fair price.

The owners and staff are great to deal with—friendly, knowledgeable, and dependable. It’s hard to find a place that consistently delivers both great products and great service, but they do...

Not a friendly neighbor; when running a business they should consider being part of the community. Simon Kelley considers Riverside Dr his private property to prevent people from entering the Fred Meijer Trail. This is a public road which is paid for by local citizens and residents. If you're unwelcoming to visitors, put up private property signs. You cannot claim public road and easement as your own to push...