Located in Carson City, Michigan, Harvey’s Milling Company can trace its roots to 1860 when the original mill structure was built along Fish Creek. As the oldest structure in Carson City, the mill stands as a symbol of the commitment Harvey’s has to the community. What once served as both a flour and saw mill, is now used to blend various animal feeds. With over 50 employees, the company is one of the few surviving and prosperous independent agricultural retailers in Michigan. Harvey’s operates fertilizer, seed, crop protection and custom application businesses in addition to feed under the Harvey’s Agricultural Solutions brand.
Timeline: Carson City, in Bloomer Township, was platted in 1866, although land patents were granted beginning in 1836. The first two buildings were the gristmill and sawmill.
1945 – Harvey’s Milling Company name was established.
1956 – Bulk fertilizer shed was built, Potash sold for $34 per ton.
1957 – Harvey’s purchased a feed grinder. In the winter of 1960, dairy concentrate was sold for $4.25 per 100 lbs.
1966 – Harvey’s became a Master Mix Dealer.
1974 – A roller mill was installed for calf feeds, three 20,000 bushel bins were also installed for enlarging the feed bank.
1983 – Harvey’s Lawn and Garden Center was born.
1987 – Harvey’s purchased its first fertilizer blender, moving to custom blending products.
1998 – Harvey’s Agricultural Services was officially born.
1999 – Harvey’s celebrates 50 years.
2000 – Harvey’s became a “True-Bulk” seed distributor. Four 4000 unit soybean storage bins were erected.
2006 – Harvey’s Ag Service recognized as Water Guardian