We strongly support the idea of helping animals live their best lives.

Through high-quality animal nutrition, our feed team is dedicated to helping livestock perform at the highest level while maintaining good animal health.

The right nutrition for every stage of life

Livestock and Companion Animal Feeds

Whether you keep a small flock of chickens in your back yard, run 250 head of beef cows or feed 10,000 pigs a year, Key Cooperative is your dedicated feed partner. Our high-capacity mill in Grinnell manufactures and delivers bulk feed for local swine, dairy and poultry operations, as well as pelleted beef, dairy and swine feeds. Our versatile second mill in Gilbert produces texturized bagged and bulk feeds for beef, dairy, poultry, sheep and goats.

Each of our Key nutrition consultants specializes by species, and can help you develop the best possible rations for your commercial beef, dairy, poultry or swine operation, as well as show animals, hobby stock, horses and pets.


Our Feed Brands

Purina

Key Cooperative is a Certified Expert Dealer for Purina® feeds, offering retail feeds at several of our locations for all species.

Quality Liquid Feeds

We are also your local supplier of Quality Liquid Feeds® (QLF), including liquid and tub products for beef, dairy, sheep and goats.


Quality Feed for Every Species


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Beef Cattle

Discover high-quality beef feed solutions at Key Cooperative, including the the complete line of Purina beef feeds, QLF liquid products and custom texturized feeds. 

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Dairy Cattle

Maximize milk production with premium dairy feed solutions from Key. We carry Purina dairy feeds, Purina Milk Replacer and Quality Liquid Feeds for healthy, productive cows.

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Equine

Whether your horse is an easy keeper or an athlete, Key has the right feed solution to meet their unique needs. We offer a range of Purina equine feeds and supplements, as well as bulk options.

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Pet Food

Keep your cats and dogs happy and healthy with Purina pet food from Key Cooperative. We carry nutritious options tailored to meet their needs!

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Poultry

Key Cooperative produces custom poultry rations, offers bulk feed options and carries trusted Purina products to support productive flocks for any size operation.

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Sheep & Goats

Whether you raise meat goats, show lambs, or run a hobby farm, Key offers high-quality sheep and goat feed to support your animals’ health and performance at every age.

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Show Feeds

Achieve optimal performance, enhance coat health, build strong muscle, and boost immune response with Purina Honor Show feeds designed to help your animals shine in the ring.

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Swine

Key Cooperative is a high-volume manufacturer of swine feeds, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply. Our feeds meet the nutritional needs of pigs at every stage of growth.

Feed Programs


Youth Feed Financing Program

Key Cooperative is pleased to offer 4-H & FFA members special financing on feed for their animal projects! This financing option allows youth to charge feed to their individual account with Key and not accrue any interest until after the project is complete.

Financing is available now and balances are due in September. Each 4-H or FFA member participating in the financing program will need to fill out a brief project summary form and submit a credit application for approval.

Contact our feed specialists to get started today!

Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek & Tama Counties:

Jim Hawkins
Lifestyle Feed Sales
641-990-8964


Dustin Drexler
Cattle Consultant
319-560-4442


Howard Vroom
Feed Sales
641-660-4538

Boone, Polk & Story Counties:

Kelcie Carpenter
Gilbert Feed Sales
515-520-1962


Justin Crocheck
Senior Cattle Consultant
515-291-0763


Dan Harmsen
Swine Sales Specialist
641-203-8477

Frequent Buyer Program

We offer a Buy 9, Get 1 Free Frequent Buyer's Deal on select Purina Equine, Pet and Honor Show products. Contact our feed specialists to participate in the program and learn which products qualify.  

  • Purina Honor Show Feeds and High Octane Supplements
  • Purina Equine Products and Supplements
  • Purina Exclusive Pet Foods


Contact our feed specialists to participate!

Kelcie Carpenter
Key Cooperative, Gilbert Feed Sales
Boone, Polk & Story Counties
515-520-1962

Jim Hawkins
Lifestyle Feed Sales
Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek & Tama Counties
641-990-8964

Dan Harmsen
Swine Sales Specialist
Boone, Polk & Story Counties
641-203-8477

*Promotion valid on select products only. Contact our feed specialists to learn which products qualify.

4-H & FFA Youth Card

Key Cooperative offers a 10% discount on all project-related feed items to 4-H and FFA members. 

Simply sign up to receive a 4-H & FFA Youth Card and show it when purchasing feed! Contact our Feed Specialists to get started.

Cards are good for one show season. Participation in the youth feed financing program not required to receive/use youth cards. 

 

Contact our feed specialists to participate!

Kelcie Carpenter
Key Cooperative, Gilbert Feed Sales
Boone, Polk & Story Counties
515-520-1962 

Jim Hawkins
Lifestyle Feed Sales
Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek & Tama Counties
641-990-8964

Dan Harmsen
Swine Sales Specialist
Boone, Polk & Story Counties
641-203-8477

*Promotion valid on select products only. Contact our feed specialists to learn which products qualify.

Order Chicks from Key Cooperative

Looking to order some chicks or ducklings but don't want to go through the hassle yourself? Place your order with us, we'll coordinate with Hoover's Hatchery, and let you when your birds have arrived. Many breeds are available through Hoover’s Hatchery, some quantity minimums and restrictions may apply.

Get your flock started during Chick Days

The best time to order chicks is during our Chick Days event in the spring. Contact our feed specialists to place your order!

  • Pre-Order: February 1 - March 1 
  • Pick Up: At Your Key Location 
  • Payment: Required at time of pick up

Contact our feed specialists to order!

Kelcie Carpenter
Key Cooperative, Gilbert Feed Sales
Boone, Polk & Story Counties
515-520-1962

Jim Hawkins
Lifestyle Feed Sales
Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek & Tama Counties
641-990-8964

*Many breeds available, some quantity minimums and restrictions may apply. Contact Kelcie or Jim with questions. Payment required at time of pick up.

Meet the Key Feed Team

Partnering with you to improve animal nutrition

When you partner with the feed team at Key Cooperative, you gain a team of nutritionists and product experts standing by to help you select the best feed solutions for your animals. Our team specializes in creating custom rations and texturized feeds, as well as delivering top-of-the-line products from Purina and Quality Liquid Feeds (QLF). Whether you’re managing a large operation or a hobby farm, we’re here to support your goals and help you care for your animals with the best products available.