if there is a local farm store that is not attached to a big chain like TSC? I use locally owned Menards Agway, they get the feed from local sources, for the most part. As far as equipment goes, there are local sell and swap sources, for tractors and parts, we have a local thing called front porch forum and there is always craigs list. I would rather buy second hand, use local mechanics to fix things up for me, than getting in debt buying spanking brand new equipment.