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Wholesale · Full truckloads only
Wholesale hay by the full semi load
Wholesale hay, bulk hay and truckload hay in full 53-foot loads of about 500 bales, about 22 tons, for large farms, equine operations, ranches and feed stores. Shipped nationwide.
Typically $15,000 to $17,000 per load, depending on hay type and freight.
Freight is less to some states, like Texas, and more to the far Northeast.
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- 4.7★ · 95 Google reviews
- We test the field, not each bale
- 5-generation family farm
- 53ft semi · up to 22 tons · nationwide
One full truckload
What a load looks like
This is not a partial-load or small-volume discount program. Every wholesale order is one full semi load of bulk hay.
Farmers Direct Hay and Feed is a family hay business based in Williston, Florida, about22 miles west of Ocala.
~500 bales
In one full load
~22 tons
Of hay per load
53 ft enclosed dry van
One full-size trailer, loaded for one customer
$15K to $17K
Typically, per load, depending on hay type and freight
Freight is less to some states, like Texas, and more to the far Northeast.
- Paid in full before the load ships
- One customer, one location. We do not split loads.
Before you ask for a load
Is a full load right for you?
Our nationwide wholesale program is designed for large farms, equine operations, ranches and feed stores that use or sell hay in significant volume.
Probably not the right fit
If you are feeding or selling only 30 to 50 bales a month, a 500-bale shipment could be close to a year's supply of hay. In most situations, our full-load program is probably not the right fit.
Need a smaller amount in our area? See local deliveryOr buy by the bale at our Williston hay storeWe'd like to talk
If your operation is using or selling several hundred bales a month, and you can receive, unload, store and purchase about 500 bales at one time, we'd like to talk with you.
Delivery by semi
Your property must be semi-ready
- A full-size tractor-trailer can safely enter your property.
- There is room for the truck and 53-foot trailer to turn around and exit.
- The truck can stay on a hard-packed, all-weather surface during delivery, not soft ground or pasture.
- You have equipment that can handle hay bundles of about 1,400 pounds.
A fully loaded semi is extremely heavy. A pasture that looks firm enough for a pickup or farm equipment may not safely support a loaded tractor-trailer.
The customer is responsible for providing safe and suitable access for delivery.
What we ship
Bulk hay available by the semi load
Available by the load
- Timothy1st and 2nd cut, low-sugar grass hay
- AlfalfaHigh-protein Nevada high-desert, 3-string
- Orchard GrassSoft-leaf, high-fiber
- Teff GrassLow-sugar warm-season, metabolic-safe
- Timothy / AlfalfaBalanced protein-and-fiber blend
- Orchard / AlfalfaCalorie-dense blend for hard keepers
Bale type and count per load vary by variety.
Quality you can verify
We test the field, not each bale
You buy on the numbers, not adjectives. Our western hay is tested by field at Equi-Analytical Laboratories, so you can see the protein, fiber (ADF/NDF), and sugar levels for the field your hay was cut from. Ask for the field test on the hay you are quoting before you confirm the load.
- Third-party lab analysis by field, not by bale
- Ask for the field test before you commit
- Low-dust, consistent bales, lot to lot
Why buy from us
Closer to the source
We grow our own hay
Most hay suppliers resell. We grow the bulk of our hay on our own high-desert farm in Nevada and buy the rest from the surrounding western states. Fewer hands between the field and your operation.
Five generations of farmers
Farmers Direct is a family-owned, fifth-generation farm in Williston, FL. You deal with people who know hay and stand behind the load.
From our customers
0:45“Once we went to alfalfa, I don't plan on ever going back. The horses like it, the customers like it.”
A traveling show customer
See if a full load fits
Common questions
Wholesale hay FAQ
How much does a truckload of hay cost?
A full semi load typically runs $15,000 to $17,000, depending on the hay type and freight to your location. Freight is less to some states, like Texas, and more to the far Northeast. It is about 500 bales, about 22 tons, in one 53-foot enclosed dry van. Tell us where it is going, and if a full load fits, we will come back with delivered pricing.
What is the minimum wholesale order?
One full semi load. This is not a partial-load or small-volume discount program. If you only need a smaller amount in our area, see our local delivery.
See local deliveryDo you split loads between customers or locations?
No. The entire load is delivered to one customer at one location.
When do I pay?
Payment in full before the load is shipped.
What does my property need for a semi delivery?
A full-size tractor-trailer must be able to safely enter your property, with enough room for the truck and 53-foot trailer to turn around and exit. The truck has to stay on a hard-packed, all-weather surface during delivery, not soft ground or pasture, and you need equipment capable of handling hay bundles of about 1,400 pounds. A fully loaded semi is extremely heavy: a pasture that looks firm enough for a pickup or farm equipment may not safely support a loaded tractor-trailer. The customer is responsible for providing safe and suitable access for delivery.
Can I buy less than a full load?
Not through the wholesale program. If you are feeding 30 to 50 bales a month, a full load could be close to a year's supply. Inside our local area we deliver smaller amounts; see local delivery.
See local deliveryCan I get a wholesale load delivered around Ocala or Williston, Florida?
Full semi loads ship nationwide, Florida included, to any property that can safely take a semi. We are based in Williston, Florida, about 22 miles west of Ocala. Every wholesale order is one full load, about 500 bales. For smaller amounts around Ocala and Williston, see our local delivery, or buy by the bale at our Williston store.
See local deliveryVisit our Williston hay storeHow do I know the quality before I commit?
We test the field, not each bale. Our western hay is tested by field at Equi-Analytical, so you can see the protein, fiber, and sugar numbers for the field your hay was cut from. Ask for the field test on the hay you are quoting before you confirm the load.
Where is the hay grown?
We grow the bulk of our hay on our own high-desert farm in Nevada and buy what we cannot grow from Nevada and the surrounding western states. We are a fifth-generation family farm, not a broker reselling whatever is cheapest that week.
Ready to see if a full load fits?
Answer a few questions about your operation. If a full load fits, we'll contact you with current hay options, availability, and delivered pricing.