The History of Waconia Farm Supply

In 1946, the Waconia Creamery Association purchased the Waconia Elevator Association and hired John Scheuble to oversee the closing of the elevator business, establishing a subsidiary of the creamery.

The building was originally located on Highway 5, adjacent to the Waconia Mill on land leased from the railroad. The machinery lot was located across the highway on the Northeast corner of Elm Street and Highway 5. The farm supply sold coal, feed, flour, seed, farm machinery and parts, milk machine parts, twine, and fertilizer.

In 1955, a 30,000 gallon LP (propane) storage tank was installed and the sale of LP tanks and bulk LP to private homes began. The plant included a facility to fill smaller 20# to 100# portable LP cylinders.

By 1961, the business had outgrown it's building and a search for a more modern facility was began. In 1962, an agreement was reached with John Fischer, who owned a parcel of land South of the railroad tracks, fronting Highway 284. He agreed to put up a building to meet the needs of this expanding business and offered a 20-year lease with the option to buy. On March 1, 1963, the new building opened with an expanded line including hardware, appliances, animal health supplies and eventually work clothing. They also installed an LP rocket tank and pumper adjacent to the new building to enable them to continue filling LP cylinders for their growing clientèle.

In 1966, the Waconia Creamery Association Board of Directors decided to close the creamery, and they began reorganizing the cooperative to continue only their farm supply department. After leasing the creamery building to several different businesses, the building was sold in 1974 and by 1975, the cooperative officially was named Waconia Farm Supply.

The business continued to grow as lines of farm machinery and lawn and garden equipment were added. In 1975-76, the building was expanded to include a larger shop and more store area. A new feed warehouse was also built.
The cooperative was able to pay off the creamery's outstanding loans from the St. Paul bank of cooperatives and in 1978, they began retiring equities to it's patrons. It has continued to return some portion of these equities to its patrons on an annual basis since then.

John & Maryanne Fischer decided in 1979 to sell the parcel of land that was occupied by Waconia Farm Supply, and the cooperative agreed to purchase the site. That year also saw the purchase of an Anhydrous Ammonia plant in New Germany to enable the cooperative to better serve its farm customers.

John Scheuble retired on September 30, 1980, and Timothy Dahl took over management until 1985, when present General Manager, Michael Loscheider, was hired.

A refined fuel plant was purchased from Flite Oil Co. in 1982, and Waconia Farm Supply added delivery of bulk gasoline, diesel fuel, and furnace fuel to its customer services.

As farm machinery and lawn & garden equipment sales increased, the need for a larger shop became evident. In 1987, an expanded shop area and enlarged feed warehouse were added.

In 1988, construction began on a complete fertilizer facility, which enabled Waconia Farm Supply to provide better and more complete agronomy services to its patrons at competitive prices.

That same year, a new underground, refined fuel plant was added. In 1991, the LP storage was moved to its present location on the South end of the Waconia Farm Supply parcel, and another 30,000 gallon storage tank was added as the service area continued to expand.

Waconia Farm Supply continued to grow and expand with the purchase of the Hamburg Clark Feed Mill in 1991 and Cologne Milling in 1993. Adding these two facilities allowed Waconia Farm Supply to better serve the bulk feed needs of its customers.

Also, in 1993, the main building was again expanded to add office space, retail store area and more parts and shop area. At that same time, the retail establishment became know as Waconia Farm & Home Supply. In 1995, a snowmobile, ATV, and watercraft line was added.

Today, Waconia Farm Supply continues to strive to meet the requirements of an ever-expanding customer base.

 Serving the Waconia community since 1946

One Destination Offers You More 
Life keeps us busy. That's not necessarily a bad thing. But it does mean that you don't have a lot of time to spend searching for what you need to live it well. That's why we're here. We have what you need to make the most of your time - whether at work, at home, or at play.

Locally Owned and Operated
Waconia Farm Supply employes a team of more than 100 to greet you as a neighbor and a friend. Locally owned and operated, our staff has a thorough knowledge and understanding of our products and services. We will provide you with the right product or service to meet your needs. That means you can spend your energy working on your lawn or garden, growing your business, or enjoying time with your friends and family.

Hardware
Waconia Farm Supply's Hardware Divison has all the supplies a do-it-yourselfer needs. Our trained and friendly staff is here to answer your questions, mix paint and give advice. Check out the Ace Hardware tab for more info.

Equipment: New, Used, Rentals
Waconia Farm Supply carries a wide variety of new and used equipment. We also have a wide variety of rental equipment available. If you have a job that needs done on the farm, at home, at the job site, or just want to have some fun, we have just the equipment for you. Whether you decide to buy or rent, you can rest assure that the equipment you take home is in excellent working condition. We test all equipment before it leaves the store - Including rental equipment. Check out the Agriculture and Rental tabs for more info.

Lawn and Recreational Equipment
Waconia Farm Supply is one of the leading lawn and recreational dealers in the region. We carry ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, scooters, push mowers, riding mowers, compact tractors and other outdoor recreational products. check out the Waconia PowerSports tab and the Lawn and Garden tab for more info.

Parts and Service: If It's Broke, We Can Fix it 
Don't let a breakdown slow you down. Let our factory certified technicians repair your lawn mower, ATV, snowmobile, motorcycle, or other equipment We carry parts and provide service for all the lines we sell - and the ones we don't. Check out our Parts and Service tab for more info.

Propane and Refined Fuels
No matter what your energy need - agricultrural, residential, or construction - we can meet it. For your convenience, we deliver propane and refined fuels to your farm, home, or job site. And if there's installation or service work to be done we do it. Our Propane and Refined Fuels team is here to serve you 24 hours a day every day. We also sell and service Empire, L.B. White, Hot Dawg, and Modine heaters. Check out the Propane and Refined Fuels tab for more info.

Feed: All creatures Large and Small
Whether it's customizing a feed program for your dairy herd or making sure your pets nutritional needs are met. we carry a broad selection of premium products for the special animals in your life. Whether horse, cat, dog, rabbit, fish - whatever species - we have the feed and supplies you need to take care of your special companion. Waconia's Feed Department has a staff of specialists to meet your livestock or companion pet's health, nutritional and supply needs. Check out the Livestock Feeds the Equine section or the Pet supplies tab for more info.

Agronomy: Your Partner In The Field
Waconia Farm Supply is your full-service agronomy provider. Our staff of agronomists and Certified Crop Advisors do what it takes to help you maximize your yields. They take the time to walk your fields and get to know your farming operation. We work year round to anticipate your seed, crop protection, and nutrition needs so that we have what you need when you need it. Check out the Agronomy tab for more info.

Our phone number is (952) 442-2126; give us a call or send an email to info@waconiafarm.com. We're waiting to hear from you.