The 5 Best Farm Supply Stores Around Wheeling

Whether you're tending a commercial operation, maintaining a large acreage, or managing a backyard hobby farm, reliable farm supplies are the lifeblood of rural life. The Best of the Ohio Valley Readers' Choice 2025 celebrates these five essential businesses—from local feed mills to national chain retailers—that provide the products, equipment, and expertise the region's agricultural community depends on.

Knight's Farm Supply

Knight's Farm Supply is a cornerstone for the farming community, specializing in heavy agricultural and construction equipment. They are an authorized dealer for major brands like Massey Ferguson and New Holland, offering new and used tractors, farm machinery, and utility vehicles. More than just sales, Knight's is highly valued for its comprehensive parts department and expert repair services, ensuring farmers can quickly get their crucial equipment back up and running.

Rural King

Rural King, known as "The Home of the Hardworking Americans," is a massive retail destination providing a vast inventory for farming, outdoor, and home needs. Their St. Clairsville store offers an impressive selection spanning agricultural equipment, livestock feed and supplies, pet food, fencing, hardware, and outdoor power equipment. Customers appreciate the wide variety, competitive pricing, and the ability to find items for the farm, home, and garden all under one roof.

St. Clair Building Center

While primarily recognized as a full-service hardware and building supply center, St. Clair Building Center's high ranking suggests they are a vital resource for materials required on local farms and properties. Farmers and rural homeowners rely on them for lumber, fencing materials, hardware, power tools, and general maintenance supplies crucial for barn repairs, building projects, and structural upkeep. They bridge the gap between heavy equipment and daily property maintenance.

Belmont Mills

Belmont Mills is a long-standing, traditional agricultural supply company and feed mill that has served the Ohio Valley for over 130 years. They are specialists in feed production, high-quality seeds (for turf, forage, and cover crops), and fertilizers. Their recognition highlights their expertise in local agriculture, offering products like custom livestock feeds, soil sampling, and bulk aggregate materials necessary for both farming and large-scale property management.

Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) is a national chain dedicated to the needs of rural lifestyles, and its Wheeling location is a community favorite. TSC offers a strong selection of products essential for "Life Out Here," including livestock feed and supplies, pet food, fencing, welding equipment, and clothing. They also offer convenient services like PetVet clinics, propane tank exchanges, and trailer rentals, making them a reliable and easily accessible resource for everything from gardening to major farm projects.

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