Shopping at Westfield Feed is a tradition that goes back 100 years. Generations of families in Westfield and nearby towns have relied on the store for their supplies of livestock food, cat and dog food, and supplies, wood pellets, grass seed and fertilizer.
The store holds a lot of memories for some customers who, as children, remember coming to Westfield Feed with their grandfathers. In a day and age when people can go online to order products, and have them delivered, Westfield Feed stands apart because customers want to come to the store. The reason is simple, they are treated like family.
“Hands down it’s the customer service that keeps us in business,” says Mike Sadowski, one of the owners. Mike was a longtime employee of the store’s original owners, Bob and Linda Williams, who built Westfield Feed on customer service. In 2019, Mike, along with Bob and Linda’s daughter Jennifer and her husband Dave Stauffer, bought the business.
Mike points out that the business has been built around community. “My staff is like family,” he adds. Many of the staff are longtime employees. Mike began working at the store in 1995, and although he went on to other jobs, he was drawn back. Manager Jeremy Sevila has been an employee for more than 25 years, and Joe Sinico, another manager, has worked at Westfield Feed for 12 years. This longevity means that when customers walk in the door, they are greeted by familiar faces who are always ready to assist if needed.
“We know our customers on a first name basis. We listen to their wants and needs, and they keep coming back,” Mike says. If you are planning to raise chicken, for example, the staff can tell you what supplies you’ll need.
You can come to Westfield Feed and ask questions - and while you can’t bring your horses, chickens, or cows, you can bring your dog with you.
On Baby Goat Day, you can sit on a bale of straw and hold a baby goat. The Butcher Block Food Truck is on site, too. There’s no charge to attend the annual event, but cash and food donations are accepted for the Westfield Food Pantry. Last year's event raised $1,800.
As Mike says, "Westfield Feed is your one-stop shop for lawn care, animal needs and wood pellets. “We’re a true traditional feed store – there are not many of those around anymore.”
Westfield Feed is located at 288 Union Street, Westfield. Call them at (413)562-3689 or visit them online at www.westfieldfeed.com
Westfield Feed is your one-stop shop for lawn care, animal needs and wood pellets. “We’re a true traditional feed store – there are not many of those around anymore."