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413-477-6913www.hardwickfarmers.net

Hours: Weekdays 8-6Saturday 8-5Sunday 9-3

Livestock & Horse Feed

Farm Supplies

Lawn & Garden

Clothing & Footwear

Pet Supplies & Food

Fuels: Wood Pellets & Coal

We carry a complete line of feeds produced by some of the best manufacturers in the business.

• Poulin Grains• Blue Seal Grains• Nutrena Grains• Organic Green Mountain Feeds

We have a wide variety of farm supplies to meet the needs of most farmers, back yard enthusiasts and animal lovers! We have all the supplies needed for your poultry needs from fencing to feeders to heat lamps. Need equine supplies? From stall mats to fencing to halters, lead ropes and grooming supplies. Dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goats, llamas and alpacas, check out our items in stock.

The Hardwick Farmers’ Co-op carries a wide variety of lawn and garden supplies, from hardwood stakes and tomato cages

to conventional and organic seeds, fertilizers, mulch, soil, garden ornaments, gardening tools, and so much more!

Stop by and browse through our clothing and footwear department. We have a variety of items, everything from

outerwear, gloves, boots, shirts, jeans, workpants, and casual wear for men and women.

We have a variety of pet food and supplies from some of the best manufacturers in the business.

• Blue Seal• Wellness• Purina Pro Plan

We carry a complete line of wood pellets and coal products including pea, rice and nut coal in low ash, premium and standard. Both wood pellets and coal are high quality renewable energy sources that are clean burning, consistent and efficient.

• Science Diet• Blue Buffalo• Taste of the Wild and more!

Hardwick Farmers’ Co-OperativeMore than your average farm store!

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The Hardwick Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange was founded in 1914 by a small group of local farmers who wanted to increase their buying power. Originally, the Calvin Paige building (formerly the Mixter store) located on the Hardwick town common was used as the co-op store. Today the Calvin Paige building remains a community building which is used by various community groups, including 4-H clubs and boy scouts. The co-op moved to its current location on Route 32 (444 Lower Road, Gilbertville) in 1974. The current facility is a large 7-acre facility including 3 warehouses and a large retail store.

With its agricultural roots, the Hardwick Farmers’ Co-operative Exchange remains firmly committed to meeting the needs of area farmers in terms of feed, supplies and other support programs. However, the changing demographic of the area has made the co-op change with the times and expand its product lines to the diverse offerings it has today. Animal hobbyists will find everything they need at the co-op. All the feed and

supplies needed for almost any household pet can be found in the co-op’s large pet department. The lawn & garden and nursery departments have grown to hold

a reputation for excellence in quality and quantity of products offered.

Perhaps what makes the co-op the unique treasure that it is today is its people. The co-op has a full and part-time staff of about 20 customer-focused people ready to help you. With an array of knowledge, expertise and personal experience on which to draw upon, the co-op staff is always ready to answer questions and offer advice.

HARdwick FARMeRs’ co-opeRAtive excHAnGeP.O. Box 84 • Hardwick, MA 01037 • 413-477-6913

Membership ApplicationA stock can only be issued to the name which corresponds to the SS# or TIN entered of this form.Hardwick Farmers’ Co-op does not share, sell or in any way reveal the information you provided to us.

To become a member you must purchase a minimum of 20 shares of the Co-Op’s stock at $5.00 per share.

Stock to be iSSued to:

(Print Name) (Social Security # or Tax Payer ID#)

(Print Name) (Social Security # or Tax Payer ID#)

Mailing Address Physical Address

(Print) Street or P.O. Box (Print) Street

(Print) Town or City, State, Zip Code (Print) Town or City, State, Zip Code

Phone # with Area Code

(Print) E-mail Address (Print) Alternate Phone #

References: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Banks: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Do you file a Federal Farm Income Tax Form: __________________________________________

Agricultural Involvement (animals, pets, farm, garden): __________________________________________

Investment in Hardwick Farmers’ Cooperative Exchange should be for a five year period. Per our By-Laws, early cash outs are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. ____________________

Statement of Policy: Regarding Interest and Dividend Payments:1. All accounts that have had a charge off to bad debt have their interest applied to bad debt.2. All accounts with past due monies (30+ days) have interest applied to account.3. All accounts that are in the process of liens, mortgages, court proceeding have interest held until issue is resolved.4. Any other, Manager to handle with report to the board.

I and/we, hereby consent to report the amount of dividends shown on form 1099 as taxable income from Hardwick Farmers’ Co-Op in conformity with U.S. Code Section 1385.

# of Shares Amount Received (Signature) (Date)

Accepted by Board Date (Signature) (Date)

(please initial)

Hardwick Farmersco-operative

Membership benefits

Membership entitles you to:

• 3% discount when paying with cash or check. • Your shares earn interest. (To be determined annually). • Entitles you to Special Member Only Sales. • Invites you to the annual Members’ meeting to vote on matters concerning the Co-Op. • Periodic e-mails and updates on Co-Op workshops and clinics.

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