Millborn Seeds purchases Pacific Northwest seed company
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BROOKINGS, S.D. — Millborn Seeds, a family-owned seed supply chain company based in Brookings, has acquired Clearwater Seed, based in Spokane, Washington. Millborn Seeds says the acquisition strengthens Millborn’s presence in the western United States and advances the company’s long-term vision of building an integrated, nationwide seed supply network.
Clearwater Seed works in production, processing and distribution across conservation focused products — including CRP, reclamation, turf, native seed, pasture, wildflowers and cover crops. Millborn Seeds says that focus makes Clearwater an ideal fit as Millborn invests in equipment, facilities and people to develop an integrated seed supply chain throughout North America.
“Millborn has always been focused on building a strong, reliable seed supply chain that meets the needs of our customers across all regions,” said Matt Fenske, owner and CEO of Millborn. “The addition of the Clearwater team and facilities brings deep regional expertise, production capabilities, and stronger distribution access across the Pacific Northwest that will allow us to better serve our customers in the western U.S. and beyond.”
Millborn and Clearwater have worked alongside one another in various capacities over the years. The companies say the acquisition brings together aligned values, complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to quality, service and stewardship.
“At Clearwater, we built our business around treating our customers, growers and staff better than anyone else in the industry,” said Karen Krych, sales and grower management and former co-owner of Clearwater Seed. “Joining Millborn allows us to continue delivering on that commitment while expanding our capabilities and reach. We’re excited about what this means for our staff, our partners, and the future of the business.”
Located in Spokane, Washington, Clearwater Seed provides valuable infrastructure, production capacity and market access that supports Millborn’s continued expansion into the reclamation and conservation sectors. This move positions Millborn as a strong partner for large-scale, complex seed and erosion control projects, while improving long-term availability and reliability of products.
For more information about Millborn, visit www.millbornseeds.com.
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