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Family-owned · Williston, FL
20-foot shipping containers for sale, delivered to your property.
Buy a steel container outright from our Williston yard, about 22 miles west of Ocala. Secure, rain-tight storage for equipment, tools, feed, or hay. Real containers, real people, a real farm you can drive to.
4.7(95)- 4.7★ · 95 Google reviews
- 5-generation family farm
- In stock at our Williston yard
- Come see it before you buy
Pricing
Pick the container that fits
Two conditions, same standard 20-foot size. Come look at what we have in the yard and pick your exact unit.
Used
$2,000
plus tax and delivery
Prior-service container. Years of cargo use, cosmetic wear expected, structurally sound and rain-tight. The practical pick for on-farm storage.
Start my orderOne-Trip
$3,800
plus tax and delivery
Built overseas, used for a single ocean voyage, then sold. Near-new condition with minimal wear. The pick when you want it looking sharp.
Start my orderDelivery to your property
$150
delivery up to 25 miles of Williston
Call for a quote
beyond 25 miles
Straight answers
What you know before you buy from us
The price is right here
Used $2,000, one-trip $3,800, plus tax. No quote form to get a number.
Your delivered price, up front
$150 to deliver and place it within 25 miles of Williston. Farther out, we quote it on the phone. Or pick it up free at the yard.
Used means wind and water tight
We sell used containers wind and water tight, with no holes. If a unit has a hole, we tell you up front and it sells at a lower price.
One-trip means one ocean trip
Built overseas and shipped to the US with a single load in it. That is as close to new as a container gets here.
Pick the exact unit yourself
They sit in our Williston yard at 21091 NE US Hwy 27. Come by during store hours and choose the one you want.
Set up right for hay
Each one holds about 130 bales. Storing hay in Florida heat? We will talk you through simple ventilation.
Our actual containers
Used and one-trip containers in our yard
You may have seen our pink Farmers Direct containers around town on hay runs. The ones we sell are standard steel units, used or one-trip, in whatever colors come through the yard. Here is what we have now.
The details
20-foot container specs
- Exterior
- 20' L x 8' W x 8' 6" H
- Interior (approx)
- 19' 4" L x 7' 8" W x 7' 10" H
- Door opening (approx)
- 7' 8" W x 7' 5" H
- Hay capacity
- ~130 bales
- Doors
- Standard cargo doors, one end
- Construction
- Corten steel, rain-tight, lockable
Standard ISO 20-foot dimensions. Exact condition and door details vary by unit, so call or come by to see the one you are buying.
How it works
From our yard to your property
Tell us what you need
Call or send the form. We will go over used vs one-trip, current stock, and the price to your address.
Pick your container
Come see them at the Williston yard and choose your exact unit, or we will pick a good one for you.
We deliver and place it
We bring it out and set it on your spot. Delivery is $150 within 25 miles, and we quote anything beyond, just ask. You will want a clear, level spot with truck access.
Who you are buying from
A real family farm, not a website
Farmers Direct is owned and run by Delmar and Trennis Ropp, fifth-generation farmers, out of our store and yard at 21091 NE US Hwy 27 in Williston. We sell hay, feed, and shipping containers, standard steel units like the ones we run for our own hay deliveries and storage.
“We use shipping containers to deliver hay out to farms and to store it for larger customers. Folks kept asking to buy the containers, and that is how we got into it.”Delmar, Owner
Come by during business hours, meet the crew (and Poncho, the shop dog), and look at what we have before you spend a dollar.
4.7(95)
“Great quality hay and fair prices. The container delivery is a game changer for our barn.”
“Best hay around. Delmar and his crew always take care of us and the delivery is always on time.”
“Switched to Farmers Direct last year and my horses have never looked better. Highly recommend.”
Check stock and get your price
Just your name and phone, plus your ZIP if you want it delivered. Email is optional. We will call you within 24 to 48 hours, during store hours (Mon to Fri 9am - 5:30pm, Sat 9am - 2:30pm, closed Sun, Eastern). You get current stock and your price, with delivery to your address or free pickup at the yard. Prefer to talk now? Call us.
- Real containers at our Williston yard
- Come inspect before you buy
- We deliver and place it for you
Common questions
Container FAQ
How much does a container cost?
Used 20-foot containers are $2,000 and one-trip (near-new) containers are $3,800, plus tax. Delivery is $150 within 25 miles of Williston, and we quote anything beyond that, just give us a call. We keep containers on hand at our Williston yard, so call to check current stock.
What's the difference between a used and a one-trip container?
A used container is a prior-service unit with years of cargo use: cosmetic wear is expected, but it is structurally sound and rain-tight. A one-trip container was built overseas, used for a single ocean voyage, then sold, so it is in near-new condition with minimal wear. Both are standard 20-foot steel containers. Come look at what we have in the yard before you decide.
Can I come see it before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. We keep containers at our Williston yard at 21091 NE US Hwy 27. Call (352) 528-1255, come by during business hours, and pick out the exact unit you want. You are buying from a real family farm with a physical location, not a website.
What can I store in a container?
Anything you want to keep dry and secure: hay, feed, equipment, tools, or shop overflow. Each 20-foot container holds roughly 130 bales of hay. The steel walls are rain-tight and pest-resistant. In Florida heat, add basic ventilation (vents or a small fan) if you are storing hay long term, and we can talk you through the setup.
How does delivery work?
We deliver and place the container on your property. Delivery is $150 within 25 miles of Williston, and we quote anything beyond that, just give us a call. You will want a reasonably clear, level spot with room for our truck to get in. Call and we will go over the delivery and timing for your address.
Do you deliver shipping containers to Ocala?
Our Williston yard is about 22 miles west of Ocala. Delivery is $150 within 25 miles of the yard, and we quote anything farther on the phone, so call (352) 528-1255 with your Ocala address and we will confirm the delivery and the price.
Will hay go bad if I store it in a container?
Not if you do it right. The container protects the hay from rain and pests. The thing to manage in Florida is ventilation: without airflow, it gets hot inside in summer. With basic vents or a small fan, a container is one of the best hay storage options available, and we are happy to advise on the right setup.
Ready for a container?
Send your details for pricing and availability, or call and we will walk you through the best setup for your property.