Bedded Pack Barns: Cow Comfort and Compost Pack

An article in Cowsmopolitan Magazine—yes you read that right—talks about the benefits of bedded pack barns and cow health, and also explains the difference between a deep bedded pack (DBP) and compost bedded pack (CBP) system.  The article says, “The comfortable environment of a BP [bedded pack] system reduces lameness and provides for cows’ deep and…

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Mulch Season Success Starts with Great Equipment

Have you ever noticed that you’re more loyal to brands that offer great customer service and also meet your company needs? As we move into our busiest mulch season, we know that our success depends on the reliability of our equipment and the people who service it. In this testomonial video for Rotochopper, Tom explains why we…

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Company Culture and Mission

There are many great reasons for why a company focuses on culture, but here are three that are important to us: 1.   Other-Centered Environment  –  Hay Creek Companies is more than a business; we are a ministry, both for our employees and for our community. This means we strive toward being other-centered, rather than…

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Wood Packaging Industry Supports 173,000 Jobs, $31 Billion for Economy

A recent study from The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) found that the wooden pallet and container manufacturing industry has a direct or indirect impact on more than 173,000 jobs and generates a total economic impact of $31 billion in economic activity.  NWPCA is the largest organization of wood packaging professionals in the world,…

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FAQs About Wood Pellets

Q: How long does one bag of pellets burn? A: According to the Pellet Fuels Institute, a 40-lb bag of pellet fuel can provide up to 24 hours of solid heat. A winter’s supply of wood pellets is about 100-150 bags—depending on climatic and lifestyle variations. Q: Where can I find Hay Creek premium wood fuel…

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A Challenge to Make a Difference – From Tom Gardner

A few weeks ago, our company President, Tom Gardner, spent two weeks in India. This was his sixth trip to India to visit orphans and widows who are served by Don Shire Ministries. While there, Tom had some time at his hotel to think, and he wanted to share his thoughts with you. It has…

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Our Thankful List

This is the time of year when we have the opportunity to pause for a moment of gratitude. We have a lot to be thankful for, but here are a few things at the top of our gratitude list: Family – We are thankful for our families and the families of those who work for us.…

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Hay Creek Mulch, a Quality Landscaping and Gardening Product

If you’re wondering what makes Hay Creek wood mulch stand out above the rest, here are a few reasons why you might want to consider becoming one of our mulch distributors: Made on site with quick turnaround We manufacture our own mulch, controlling our inventory and product consistency. This also allows us to offer this premium…

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‘Demo Day’ Testimonial: Tom Talks About Rotochopper

In September, Tom Gardner had the opportunity to attend Rotochopper’s annual Demo Day in Minnesota. Rotochopper Demo Day is a unique experience where guests from around the world gather to see how Rotochopper equipment is manufactured, watch machine demonstrations, and network with other like-minded professionals. While he was there, Tom was invited to give a testimonial…

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Pallets Are the Foundation for the Chain of Supply

When you walk into a warehouse full of product, most people don’t notice the pallets holding that product. But without them, the chain of supply would be broken. As a wood pallet manufacturer, we create the pallets that provide the foundation for companies to ship their products all over the world.  “Pallets are so common they’re…

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