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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is an essential additive for every diesel powered vehicle made after 2010. The EPA standards changed in 2010 when they lowered the acceptable amount of Nitrogen Oxides allowed to be emitted from a vehicle. To meet these standards the auto industry adopted DEF as the solution.

Galvanized tanks are very popular due to their versatility and durability. There is a growing demand for these and whether they are used on a farm/homestead or just in the yard of a townhome. The most common uses are for water troughs and for garden beds.

Cover crops, also known as green manure, help cover and improve soils that aren’t being cultivated for production. Cover Crops also improve tilth. Tilth refers to the structure, or physical suitability for planting. Available at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-Op, explore our selection of cover crops like Field Peas, White Dutch Clover, Crimson Clover, Common Vetch, and a 5-Way Cover Crop.

Many of you may have bought some new chicks this year and are experiencing the rapid growth that these birds do in the first few months of their lives. They turn from the adorable little chicks into beautiful hens and may even begin laying eggs soon. While feeding a starter/grower has been the ideal feed up to this point, it’s time to make a decision on what layer feed you are planning to switch to once they reach that point.

Many of us get our trees ready and set for the growth season in late winter/ early spring with pruning, weeding, netting, and even reshaping our tree berms. These are necessary steps and will greatly improve the success of your tree but there are some other tasks we can do in the summertime that we are gonna talk about!

We are lucky in the Pacific Northwest to receive a good amount of sun and rain during the growing seasons. However, to keep our lawns and gardens green and growing throughout dry summer stretches, some attention will need to be given to irrigation. Here at the Snohomish and Monroe Co-op, we have a good selection of tools and products to help with your watering needs.