More Than a Feed Store

Carter Country Farm and Feed is not your ordinary feed store. Sure, they have a complete range of feed for virtually every type of farm animal you may have. And yes, they have over 26 brands of dog and cat food. Of course, they have a complete animal health section, fencing supplies and even dog and cat toys. You would expect all that from a feed store. However, did you know that Carter Country has one the area’s largest selections of non-GMO seeds and garden supplies? Did you realize that they are adding 1200 sq. ft. of hardware including plumbing, electrical, nuts and bolts, builder’s hardware and hand tools?

Of course, what truly makes Carter Country so unique is not their incredible selection and range of products. It’s not even the low prices that typically put the big Sandpoint stores to shame. The simple truth is that what makes Carter Country so unique is simply their attitude about how to conduct business.

Carter Country has been a fixture of customer service in Sandpoint for over 15 years, and they have brought that same attitude with them to Bonners Ferry. They are famous for their guarantee which, simply put, guarantees every product they sell…forever. If you are ever unsatisfied with a purchase, just take it back and they will take care of you. They even guarantee your animals will love the food from Carter Country. If your dog or cat doesn't like that new flavor of food you bring home, bring it back open and a third gone and they will still replace it for you. That’s a guarantee that Carter Country can make because of their commitment to only carry the best products available.

Owner Charlie Carter is a fanatic for researching and comparing products before he purchases them for his store. “The dog foods in our main store are completely soy, wheat, by-product, chemical preservatives, and corn free which eliminate 85 percent of all animal allergies. And none of our foods come from China. They are all made in the USA” says Charlie. “If I won’t feed it to my animals, I will never recommend it for yours.”

The customer service attitude goes beyond their guarantee. It extends to how they treat their

customers. In fact, spend some time at Carter Country, and you will find that somewhere along the way you crossed over from customer to part of the family. But be careful, that means you may just find yourself caught up in their friendly banter of one-liners and loving sarcasm. “The staff here works hard” says Manager Kevin Mansoor. “We have to have fun while we work in order to keep up our pace. Our customers very quickly pick up on our fun and humor and find it very contagious. It makes for a great place to work and shop.”

Carter Country Farm and Feed opened on the southern outskirts of Bonners Ferry in June of 2014. They have been expanding their offerings as fast as they can to keep up with the requests of the Bonners Ferry community that is just thrilled to once again have a full service feed store. As Charlie Carter says, “For 15 years we have poured our hearts into Bonner County, and now we are thrilled to be able to do the same in Boundary County. It’s all about local ownership and knowing that every customer is also our neighbor.”

6127 Main St.

Bonners Ferry ID 83805

208.267.1900

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