About Tomahawk Feed and Surplus
UPDATE : January 2009
Ugh ! The economy has claimed another small business . . . us !
But all has not been totally lost, as we have moved the viable aspects of the business to another location and we will be unveiling a new name - so stay tuned ;-)
What we will remain selling :
- specialized pet foods
***** Special orders are welcome. Do you feed "Taste Of The Wild"? Save a trip to Gainesville or Ocala and order your pet supplies here! We order from a variety of sources and carry holistic animal food, supplies and have an in-house herbalist for custom requests.
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What we have chosen not to sell : livestock feed
Why : the cost of corn and other grains
The effect : with fewer farmers buying affordable grains and raising less for market - relying on their stock for their own table - the domino effect will be seen in metro-area supermarkets.
The reality : the price of gas may go down, but so has the supply of "food" causing a market premium. This domino has been in place for nearly two years in rural areas and will remain until crops (livestock being longest to recover) for a long time.
Think about it - a cow does not birth overnight a full grown meat calf - this takes time . . . and money.
The previous comments were made so that already struggling budgets can prepare for an extended time. Unless you understand farming, this is a concept that escapes most people.
With great concern and care for those hard hit by their grocery bill - please - plan and prepare for a full season of economic recovery !
Pray for the American small farmer . . .he struggles before you do and when you do !
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