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From left to right: Kyle Gustin, Sales Manager, JC Steffan, Joe Grotsun, Sara Fisher and Angela Keller.
MEMBER PROFILE Featuring Guy Halvorson Q: Tell us about yourself and your role within the organization. A: I am a native North Dakota resident that grew up in agriculture being involved in 4H and FFA. After graduating from BSC I ventured into ranching. The opportunity came to me in 2007 to manage the Mandan Location for Stockmen’s Supply. Q: Briefly tell us the history of Stockmen’s Supply. A: Stockmen’s Supply started in West Fargo in 1956. In 1998 Stockmen’s Supply in West Fargo and Dr. Jim Clement from Mandan Vet Clinic joined forces to form Stockmen’s Supply West in Mandan. July 1st, 2016 Stockmen’s Supply merged companies with ANIMART in Beaver Dam WI.
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Q: How has the growth of Bismarck-Mandan impacted Stockmen’s Supply? A: We have seen a larger customer base of residential customers with the addition of our new location in Mandan. We also have added a rental vet clinic that Missouri Valley Vet leases.
Q: What industry trends are taking place? A: We are seeing more regulation in the Animal Health industry which is leading to less outlets in rural North Dakota selling animal health products. Q: Have there been any monumental changes in the industry that you’ve had to deal with? A: A government regulation of the Veterinary Feed Directive has changed the availability of certain restricted products.