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Growing and Evolving a 50-Year Family Feed and Farm Store with Jim Cracas
Episode 91
Friday, 6 March, 2026
Whether it’s feeding a family pet or planting a backyard garden, many people in our community turn to local stores that help them care for the things that matter at home – and on the farm. We sit down with Jim Cracas, owner of Pickering Valley Feed and Farm Store in Exton, Pennsylvania, to talk about running a family business that has served Chester County for over 50 years. Jim shares how the store has grown from its roots serving local farmers to helping today’s pet owners, gardeners, and farmer owners. We also discuss the role his store plays in the community, from hosting pet adoption events to building long-standing relationships with customers and employees. Jim’s story offers a glimpse into what it takes to keep a local business strong over time.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSPickering Valley Feed & Farm StoreWebsite: pickeringvalleyfeed.comFacebook: facebook.com/pickeringvalleyfeedInstagram: instagram.com/pickeringvalleyfeedAdditional LinksAll 4 Paws RescueAngel’s RetreatMain Line Animal RescueBrandywine Valley SPCATranscriptThe full episode transcript will be posted on our website as soon as it is available.
