About us
We are proud to be a farmer owned business established in 1870, servicing customers across North Cumbria, South West Scotland and the North East of England by sourcing their farming supplies from the best suppliers at the best prices possible.
Aspatria Farmers has a turnover of £25m, over 980 members and trades with over 1500 farm account customers each month. We are one of the largest independent buyers on Animal feeds in the North of England ensuring our members receive significant savings and truly independent advice.
We also operate a specialist Dairy engineering division from our Longtown depot supporting our members and customers with Dairy parlour installations, servicing and repair as well as general agricultural engineering workshops based in Aspatria. We have three Country Stores at Aspatria, Penrith and Longtown stocking a wide range of Animal Feeds, Machinery and Livestock Equipment, Animal Health, Dairy Hygiene, Livestock essentials, Clothing, Pet, Equine and much more.
-Ian Buchanan (Chief Executive)
Established in 1870 by two local farmers, William Norman and John Twentyman, who decided to form an organisation to purchase feeding stuffs and manures on a guaranteed basis and to have them tested to check that they were up to standard.
This was 36 years before government legislation provided the same guarantee. The society’s history is one of genuine integrity. It has always practiced and still practices on the assumption that the reason for its existence is that the quality of the goods and services it offers is of paramount importance.
Profits belong to its members. The society welcomes applications from farmers to become shareholders.
Over 150 years on, Aspatria Farmers has grown in many ways and continues to support farmers across the North of the UK.
Our Mission
Aspatria Farmers is run for the benefit of our farmer members and everything we do is to help farmers run profitable and sustainable businesses. Any trading surplus is reinvested in members, the business and its’ people to ensure we have the resources to meet our farmer members needs.
Our Vision
To be the first choice for our members whenever they need products, advice or support for their farming business.
Become a Member
If you are an active farmer trading in our area then we would encourage you to join Aspatria Farmers and help us to help you source the essential products and advice you need at the best prices possible.
The team within Aspatria Farmers are key to the success and the continued longevity of Aspatria Farmers, it is of paramount importance we ensure our members and customers are offered the right advice and best practice at all times. To do this we invest in training our staff in a wide variety of areas to benefit our members.
Service is our priority and we operate a number of our own HGV`s and fleet of dairy service vans to ensure we are able to respond efficiently and offer the best service and support whenever needed. Aspatria Farmers is run on the behalf of its members and the profits the business makes are always distributed to it`s members or is invested in the business to ensure that we provide great products and the right advice in the future.
Join our Team
Support
Ongoing support in all of our roles is vital for a successful workforce.
We care
Team recognition is paramount to us as every member of our team plays an important role in our success.
Opportunity
We support our team members by offering regular training and advancement opportunities.
Friendly
We are known for our positive team atmosphere and hope that each of our team enjoy coming to work.
Interested in joining our team? Email us a copy of your CV below and we’ll contact you if a suitable position comes up.
Our Stores
Longtown Store
Borders Business Pk, Longtown, Carlisle
CA6 5TD
Tel: 01228 792906
Email: contact@aspatriafarmers.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday 8am–5pm
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Aspatria Store
Station Works/Station Rd, Aspatria, Wigton
CA7 3JW
Tel: 016973 20207
Email: contact@aspatriafarmers.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday 8am–5pm
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday 8:30am–12pm
Sunday Closed
Plumpton, Penrith Store
Station Bridge Building, Plumpton, Penrith
CA11 9PA
Tel: 01768 342535
Email: contact@aspatriafarmers.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday 8am–5pm
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
