Buckerfields has officially planted roots in Vernon and welcomes the community to its grand opening on April. 5. It is located just off Highway 6 and has plenty of parking for its customers.
The new store has been open since Jan. 30. “The reception was phenomenal,” says Toni Walton, interim manager of the new Vernon location. “We’ve had a lot of people come in excited to see what we offer. Vernon is definitely a growing community, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.”
Buckerfields began in 1919 and carries farm animal feed, pet supplies, gardening tools, plants, wild bird feed, bee supplies and even live baby chicks, with pre-orders already underway for honeybees.
More than 60 per cent of products sold in-store are made in Canada, something Toni says is a point of pride. “When you come into any of our stores, you’ll see the Canadian maple leaf on Canadian products. Supporting Canadian producers and makers is really important for us as a company.”
The Vernon store will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 5ht, with an all-day event running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivities will include prizes, giveaways, suppliers on site, draws, Pure Country 105.7 on location and the Shabbang Food Truck
“We’re going to have our local radio station broadcasting live, our head office team on-site, and all of our staff ready to meet people and answer questions,” says Walton. “We really want the community to come together and see what we’re all about.”
“We have amazing team members who are experts in their areas, whether it’s chicken care, pet food, or horses. It’s part of what makes the Buckerfields experience special. We keep it old-school, interactive and personal.”
“I love my job, I’ve been with Buckerfields for 11 years now. It’s everything I believe in, serving customers, offering advice, helping people grow and become a little more self-sufficient. I started with dogs, and now I’m a farmer myself. I’ve learned so much and love to share the knowledge I have gained with others”
“We’re BC-owned and community-oriented,” Walton says. “We’re excited to meet the rest of the Vernon community and show them what we can offer.”
For more information, visit buckerfields.ca. Make sure to follow them on Facebook for more!