Preston IFA Country Store

08/24/2026

The wait is over! Grab your harvest baskets and show us what your hard work produced this season.

Starting today through August 28th at 2:00 PM MDT, we are accepting entries for the IFA Show What You Grow Photo Contest. Whether you’ve got a picture-perfect row of veggies, a gorgeous backyard greenhouse, a haul of fresh fruit or a pantry packed with freshly canned and freeze-dried treats, we want to see it ALL.

The Prizes:

🌱We’re picking a new $50 Daily Winner every day Tuesday through Friday
🌱3 daily Honorable Mentions score a $10 IFA gift card
🌱The Grand Prize: Each Daily Winner advances to a final voting round for a chance to score an ADDITIONAL $250 IFA Gift Card

Submit Your Photos >> https://na2.hubs.ly/H078lqZ0

08/21/2026

🚜Farm Fact: The combine harvester got it's name from its ability to combine three separate harvesting processesd: reaping, threshing, winnowing. Today, one operator in a modern combine can harvest tens of acres of crops an hour, work that used to take dozens of people and animals days to complete.

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08/20/2026

🌱Your garden worked hard this summer. Now it’s time to show it off!

Enter IFA’s new Show What You Grow Photo Contest and turn your harvest into prizes August 24-28. Show us your best gardening, canning and freeze-drying moments to win up to $300 in IFA gift cards to help keep your kitchen homestead running.

Show off your garden harvest and canning skills in the IFA Show What You Grow food preservation Contest. Submit photos for a chance to win prizes.

08/19/2026

Things are getting juicy! 🍅

We are officially in WEEK THREE of the IFA Biggest Tomato Contest, and these garden heavyweights are taking over the leaderboard!

🍅Biggest Tomato Leaderboard:
1. 2.40 lb - Gayle young
2. 2.20 lb - Blaine Bezer
3. 1.76 lb - Madison Fraser
4. 1.74 lb - Duane Hansen
5. 1.68 lb - Candice Blanck
6. 1.68 lb - Leslie Lotspeich
7. 1.62 lb - Desi Tarver
8. 1.60 lb - Candice Blanck
9. 1.51 lb - Carolyn Jones
10. 1.50 lb - Robin Hatch

🍅Youth Leaderboard:
1.15 lb - Tyler Edson
2. 1.34 lb - Mckay Kyzer
3. 1.11 lb - Robert Betts

Think your garden has what it takes to knock them off the top spot? There’s still plenty of time to bring your prize-winning tomato into IFA to get officially weighed! Check out the full leaderboard & contest details >> https://na2.hubs.ly/H07k92s0

08/17/2026

Preserving your garden’s bounty isn’t just a great way to reduce food waste and save money, it’s how you capture the taste of summer to enjoy when snow is on the ground.

Ready to stock your pantry? Your local IFA Country Store is fully stocked with all the homesteading gear you need. Read our full guide on the blog to match your produce with the perfect preservation method >>

Unlock the secrets to preserving your garden's harvest and enjoying it year-round. Learn food preservation strategies that preserve flavor for months.

08/14/2026

Across the Intermountain West, county fairs and livestock shows are in full swing, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard-working 4-H and FFA youth stepping into the show ring. The dedication, responsibility and resilience learned in the barn are values that stay with a young producer for a lifetime and that’s why supporting our youth ag leaders is at the core of who we are at IFA.

From feeding high-quality show feeds to cheering in the grandstands and supporting local junior livestock auctions, IFA is proud to stand behind the next generation of agriculture.

We want to remind all the Young Producers about the opportunity to earn recognition and prizes in IFA's Platinum Show Feed Awards program. If you or your young producer fed IFA Platinum Show Feeds this season, don’t forget to apply! We love celebrating your success in the ring and rewarding your hard work.

Submit Your Show Feed Award Application >> https://na2.hubs.ly/H078lfr0

08/13/2026

Did summer take a toll on your lawn? Thin patches, high foot traffic, and intense heat can leave your grass looking tired, but the secret to a thick, barefoot-worthy lawn next spring actually starts right now!

Late summer and early fall are the best times to consider overseeding your lawn in the Intermountain West. Cooler air temperatures paired with warm soil create the ideal conditions for new seeds to take root before winter sets in.

6 Steps for Overseeding Success:
1. Aerate Your Turf: Open up compacted soil so seeds can make direct contact with the dirt.
2. Fertilize for Strong Roots: Opt for a root-builder high in phosphorus, like IFA 16-16-16 Grand Champion.
3. Pick the Right Blend: Choose a seed tailored to your yard: IFA GreenStar 5 or Kentucky Bluegrass for cold/heat tolerance, Escalante for hot desert climates, Quick Green for high-traffic yards, or Real Shade for under tree canopies.
4. Spread & Scratch: Spread seeds evenly using a broadcast seeder, then lightly rake ("scratch") them into the topsoil.
5. Insulate: Top with a light layer of Kellogg Garden Organics Topper or peat moss to retain critical moisture.
6. Water Consistently: Keep the seedbed moist during germination (bluegrass takes 21–30 days, ryegrass 7–10 days).

Not sure which grass blend fits your shade, heat, or soil conditions? You don't have to guess. Stop by your local IFA Country Store and chat with our lawn and garden experts for help matching the right seed blend to your yard.

Read the Overseeding Guide >>

It may not seem like it, but now is the time to pay close attention to your lawn. See how overseeding your lawn can help you repair troublesome patches.

08/12/2026

🌱The Week 2 Leaderboard for IFA’s Biggest Tomato Contest has just been updated! Check out who’s currently sitting at the top of the open & youth leaderboards for week 2 of weigh-ins:

🍅Biggest Tomato Leaderboard:
1. Madison Fraser
2. Candice Blanck
3. Brent Demille
4. Brent Demille
5. Loree Miles
6. Loree Miles
7. Mariah Ogborn
8. Mariah Ogborn
9. Carol Lee Johnson
10. Lonni Davis

🍅Youth Leaderboard:
1. Robert Betts
2. Henry Betts
3. Olive Jones

Bring your champion into your local IFA Country Store for the official weigh-in & photo op now through September 30 then watch the leaderboard update every Wednesday. See Contest details and leaderboard >> https://na2.hubs.ly/H0787fq0

08/10/2026

Class is nearly back in session, but the real test is seeing how much you can save!

Whether you're gearing up for long days in the classroom, early morning barn chores, or crisp fall Friday nights, take an ADDITIONAL 50% OFF already-marked-down clearance items across the store.

Head to the store today to hunt down your 50% off clearance steals.

08/08/2026

Put down the garden hose, pause the yard work and bring the whole family down to your local IFA Country Store!

Starting TODAY at 2:00 PM, we’re serving up FREE Ice Cream Floats to say thank you to the incredible community we love to serve!

Here’s the scoop:
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (While Supplies Last - one per person)
🍨 Creamy vanilla ice cream + delicious Boylan Soda
🎟️ In-store prize drawing entry while you sip!
📍 Every local IFA Country Store location

See you at 2:00 PM!
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