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Keeping Local Connections Strong Online
Local businesses are built on trust, relationships, and a commitment to the communities they serve. For Sharpe Farm Supplies, those values have been at the heart of the business since 1986, when Bill and Marion Sharpe opened their first agricultural retail location in Wellington County.
What began as a cash crop and beef farm grew into a family business, with their three sons becoming increasingly involved in the operation. Over the years, the Sharpe family continued to expand the business, opening new locations, expanding its services, and reaching customers across Canada. Today, Sharpe Farm Supplies has grown to more than 15 retail locations, three grain-handling facilities, and a distribution network that continues to expand.
But even as the business has grown, its local roots remain an important part of who Sharpe Farm Supplies is.
For the Sharpe family, being a local business means more than simply having a store in a community. It means being involved, accessible, and committed to supporting the people and organizations around them. From local charities and fall fairs to 4-H clubs, events, and other community initiatives, Sharpe continues to give back to the communities their locations call home.
That same commitment to people is also reflected in the way Sharpe serves its customers. With deep roots in agriculture, the team understands that every farm, animal, and operation is different. Their knowledgeable staff take the time to understand each customer's needs and provide products, advice, and solutions they can rely on. Many of those relationships have grown over generations, with trust remaining at the heart of how Sharpe does business.
Bringing That Experience Online
As Sharpe has grown, so has the way customers connect with the business. Today, that relationship extends beyond the storefront and into the digital experience. As customers increasingly begin their search online, a business's website becomes an important part of the customer experience. For Sharpe Farm Supplies, that means creating an online presence that reflects the same quality, expertise, and service customers have come to expect when they visit a Sharpe location.
That's where a great website can make a difference. RKD helped create a website that reflects Sharpe's reputation while making it easier for customers to explore more than 4,000 products, learn about services, find their nearest location, and access resources tailored to their needs.
With agricultural services organized across areas such as Grain, Swine, Ruminant, and other specialized teams, customers can quickly find information relevant to their operation and connect with the Sharpe team when they need additional support.
The result is an online experience that feels like an extension of the business itself, making it easier for customers to find what they need while keeping the people and service behind Sharpe just as accessible. At the heart of it is a simple goal: giving customers confidence that the Sharpe team is always there to help.