Calming cattle is a win-win
Research is showing maternal bovine appeasing substance reduces stress, benefiting animal well-being, health, and productivity the following blog post was made available by MWI Animal Health, originally posted on 8/22/22 and made available to Rockingham Cooperative to...
Getting Your Flock Pasture Ready
*This article was researched and and written by Rockingham Cooperative Summer Intern, Aiden Shiflett and intended to benefit producers of medium to large (175-300 lb) frame sized sheep. Sheep farming is an industry with many challenges. As sheep farmers we strive to...
Announcing Ben Chandler as Assistant Manager in Timberville
We are pleased to announce that Ben Chandler has accepted the position of Assistant Store Manager of our Timberville location! Ben has been with Rockingham Cooperative since 2007 and will be transitioning from his current role in Field Sales & Service in the...
Announcing Roy Dean in new Field Service Representative Role
We are pleased to announce that Roy Dean has accepted the position of Field Service Representative for Rockingham Cooperative’s Feed Division. Roy had previously held the role of Store Manager of Rockingham Cooperative’s Timberville branch. He has extensive experience...
Memorial Day Hours Update
As Memorial Day approaches, we want to inform our valued customers of important changes to our operating hours across various Rockingham Cooperative locations. Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and reflection, and in honor of the holiday, we will be adjusting our...
Announcing Jordan Shiflet as Store Manager
We are pleased to announce Jordan Shiflet has accepted the position of Store Manager for Rockingham Cooperative’s Timberville Location. Jordan joined the Timberville location in 2008 as a warehouse Associate. In 2012 he became a fulltime associate with his job duties...
Agriculture Production Education Grant Program Announcement
Attention to all agricultural education programs dedicated to nurturing the next generation of farmers, innovators, and stewards of the land! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our grant program designed to support capital projects in your land labs. This...
Producer Spotlight Series – Locust Haven Farm
In the picturesque landscapes of Rockingham County, a hidden gem named Locust Haven Farm has been flourishing since 1998. What started as a simple endeavor to manage overgrown brush and weeds on the property turned into a thriving goat farm, thanks to the passion and...
Information about the Livestock Forage Disaster Program -November 2023
At the end of November the USDA updated the counties whose eligible producers can qualify for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Much of the Shenandoah Valley is a part of the qualifying counties for producers...
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! Rockingham Cooperative locations will be operating under limited hours on Monday, September 4th in celebration of Labor Day. The following locations will be CLOSED on Monday, September 4th, and re-open under normal hours on Tuesday, September 5th:...