Community Victory in Central Bridge Feed Mill Opening

By Angela Clapper

CENTRAL BRIDGE — Saturday was the day that Dave Fatigate and Duane Spaulding had been dreaming of for a year! January 10, 2026, Central Bridge Feeds LLC opened their doors to the public. I was asked to be there with the Farm Bureau. Duane and Dave are all about community, family, friends, and quality. I was able to be there from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In those few hours, I witnessed many walking in to see the mill, tour the mill, shop and the mill, and offer so many handshakes and hugs! They had chocolate milk and regular milk for free with the 97% milk program. So many children, and adults grabbed milk and cookies with a smile on their face. Dave and Duane were happy to see their ambition become a reality.

Dave and Duane have been friends from 1997 or 1998, they could not recall because they have been in each other's lives for so long. Dave recalled the day he got the phone call from Duane. Duane had a vision for this mill and wanted to see it open again. He recalled how much was a large part of the community and wanted it to be again. Dave was on board and these two friends set out to make it happen.

Duane is a local member of our community and sees the loss of agriculture infrastructure in our county and wants it saved! They researched feed companies and met with some. Even going as far as leaving the state to find what they are looking for. They found Ventura feeds and liked what they saw. Ventura Feed is located in Taunton, MA.

The mill is also carrying local corn products from a farm in our county. They offer whole corn, Crack corn, and corn meal just from them. They want to support local farmers to keep them going! Their focus is quality feeds for quality animals.

The mill does not offer pet food like dog or cat food, but is looking into it. They want to make sure there is a need for it before it enters the mill. They do offer rabbit pellets. This mill offers competitive prices for quality feed.

They are also looking into a possible retail space to add to the store. They do currently carry some organic feed. If they see a need for more organic food they may have it manufactured here. They see a need and try to fill a need.

Duane and Dave would like to give special thanks to: George from Ventura Feeds, Jeff Almy, Rick Welch, and Mike Conroe.

The mill is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday is 8:00 a.m. to noon. The mill is located at 151 South Main Street Central Bridge, New York 12035. The office number is 518-868-50000. They also have a Facebook page. Save the date: customer appreciation day at the mill will be June 13, 2026.

Dave and Duane said " this is a dream come true!"