Agri-Service, a nine location AGCO dealer servicing Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent to acquire Rathbone Sales, Inc., an AGCO dealer located in Moses Lake, Washington, to be effective April 1, 2021. The new dealership is located at 3860 E Broadway Avenue.

“Agri-Service has been serving the Columbia Basin from the Pasco/Eltopia area for 22 years and we are excited about the opportunity to expand further into the area, bringing exceptional equipment brands like Fendt and Ag-Chem to the local market. With the acquisition of Rathbone Sales, Inc. we will continue to deliver the outstanding customer service that their customers have come to expect,”

said Kevin Vivian, President of Agri-Service.

“The agreed acquisition is a win-win for both Rathbone Sales, Agri-Service, and the customer base in the surrounding geography of Moses Lake. It provides additional scale around two critical large ag products with regards to our world-class Fendt tractors and our commercial-grade Application equipment. More importantly, the increased presence delivers another choice for farmers in Grant County. Everyone knows farming is risky, and having choices reduces risk, and now there is another option to consider – and this is a darn good one.”

said Greg Milstead – Sales Director for AGCO Corporation.

Agri-Service has been in business for over thirty years and is honored to be one of the largest AGCO dealerships in North America showcasing Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Hesston, Gleaner, RoGator, and TerraGator. Agri-Service and its employees are dedicated to the success of agriculture in our territory by striving to be a trusted partner on every farm.

Source: Agri-Service

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The Agri-Service Employee Spotlight for August is Jared Kidman, Store Manager at our Blackfoot location. We are very fortunate to have Jared on the Agri-Service team. His customer service is exceptional and is a great leader to the employees in Blackfoot.

Here is your chance to get to know more about Jared.

What’s the coolest thing you’re working on right now? 

We are on our 8^th Summer of building a cabin. It takes most of my spare time (and money). We have done everything ourselves so far except for the furnace.

What’s something most people don’t know about you? 

I played football in New Zealand at the Down Under Bowl the Summer after my senior year of high school.

What is your favorite quote?  

“If at first you don’t succeed, you’re running about average.” – M. H. Alderson

What would you do for a career if you weren’t doing this?  

I always tell my wife that I would own a secluded ranch with thousands of acres and all the cattle it could handle. My wife is a city girl and although she loves the country she said whatever happens, we need to be within 30 minutes of Walmart. For now, I will just be happy with the few cows I have and my 10-minute drive to Walmart.

What are your favorite indoor/outdoor activities? 

Sports of all kinds; hunting, fishing, camping, ATV/motorbike riding. We can be found chasing kids to one sporting event or another most of the year. It is rare for us to have a night that doesn’t have a game or practice.

Source: Agri-Service

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Marc has been around equipment for most of his life. He grew up operating equipment to help pay for his education and then moved onto equipment sales and then management. When asked what Marc likes most about Agri-Service so far, his answer was the people.

The employees of Agri-Service all seem to enjoy whatever they do and his teammates in Marsing are great! He has been made to feel very welcome and is proud to be part of the Marsing team. Marc grew up in a small town in Central California where he learned to work hard but also to enjoy the outdoors backpacking, water skiing, bird hunting, and playing football.

When Marc isn’t at work he enjoys being outdoors, building things in his shop, and traveling with his wife and best friend, Claire.

Source: Agri-Service

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