Stopped in to the Co-op during Christmas Week and picked up about 10 Bird Feeders. This is my 3rd year in a row buying the feeders. I was in earlier and had to order 5 - I worked with Miranda again... she is the best! Everyone got Bird Feeders again this year thanks to your great service ... and thankyou again Miranda... You are the best! read more

Great people. Great prices. All you need. I go here every weekend for something. And my dog is always welcome

I bought mulch from them and it was mostly dirt and dust. Within a month and a half it looked like dirt and was sprouting weeds. Total crap. Go elsewhere for mulch. read more

We love it here! They have something for everyone. My dog especially loves their huge doggy treat selection!

Amazing place, the staff was super helpful educating me about their products! Great pricing and bulk supplies

I drive from Boston to shop for my dogs treats and food ,leash and collar sets I feel that i can close my eyes and pick out anything in the store and be certain that is super good quality (Sue makes sure of that)it has been 4 years now and i am 100% satisfied.And now the new bldg.has made a wonderful difference more products to choose from Thank You Sue read more

It's more than a hardware place, or pet supply, or farm supply. It's a living example of the old-time general store that had everything, and if they didn't have it then you darned well didn't need it and could get by without it. I have been getting my poultry and livestock feed here since I was a kid. The co-op was founded in 1917 and is still going strong as a cooperative. They sell all types of farm supplies, from cattle fences and water troughs to hay, feed, veterinary meds/first aid supplies, and barn equipment, horse-care equipment and riding tack, even nose rings for bulls! In the spring you can order chicks to raise into egg-laying hens. There's a full line of garden supplies, including flowers, vegetable and herb plants in the spring and pumpkins and mums in the fall. There's a whole section for bird feeders and a zillion types of bird food. They also have that bird feeder that gives marauding squirrels a merry-go-round ride off into the bushes. They play the video of this on a continuous loop. It grows on you. Their pet supply section outclasses any of the the big chain pet specialty stores. Thank staff member Sue Young for that. She selects and stocks all the pet foods and accessories, and is an expert dog breeder/trainer and dog-show handler/groomer herself. Isn't that the kind of person you'd want choosing the handcrafted and organic lines (as well as all the popular top brands) of pet foods the Co-op sells? Craftspeople and small farmers from around the county and New England sell their goods here -- it truly is a farm cooperative, still. You can get handmade toys,local honey and maple-sugar products, homemade soaps, chicken coops and wood-storage sheds, rabbit hutches, handmade patio furniture and Adirondack chairs. They also carry Woolrich and Carhartt clothing and accessories, both for fashion and practical work. If you catch one of the season's-end clearance sales, you can get HUGE bargains on these things. I've gotten fleece vests, jeans, shorts, t's and sweaters for a fraction of their regular retail price (at any store) during the co-op's sales. Even when not on sale, their clothing prices are competitive with other retailers in the area. There are also muck boots, warm socks and all kinds of hats for work and dude-ranching. There's a ton more stuff I won't get around to listing, but probably the other reviewers have mentioned a bunch of it, so maybe after enough people review, we'll have covered all the Co-op's inventory. I love the community bulletin board where you can swap, buy and sell anything from tractors to alpacas to bulldog pups, find someone to babysit your pony or re-home a chick that grew into a lovable but loud rooster that needs a barnyard rather than a suburban backyard. The co-op offers a "share holder" program where for a one-time purchase of 2 shares in the co-op ($20), you become a permanent member and get a 10% discount on any store merchandise every Tuesday. Tuesdays are probably the busiest day there as all us shareholders do our shopping then. Once a year there is a share holder meeting, which is more of a get together over dinner, with entertainment and a report of the year's doings. Someone wrote that they wished they lived closer. They are in Salem. So am I and I go at least every other Tuesday. It's only, like, 11 or 12 miles from where I live in South Salem! A half hour. I drive longer than that to go the additional 10 miles up Route 1 to the Agawam Diner in Rowley for pie! Suck it up and take a ride to the Essex County Co-op. It's well worth it. Right across from the Topsfield Fairgrounds. read more

This place is how a small town hardware/home store should be. They've got great stuff for your yard, garden, pet etc. I managed to become a shareholder last year, and I don't regret it one bit! You should consider checking this place out before you go to Home Depot or Petco, local stores like this are where its at. read more

Wish I could have become a sotckholder and enjoy the 15% on Tuesday but theres a waiting list. Anyways, first time visiting and Sue helped me and explained alot to me. She is a GEM & great asset & very knowledgeable. Thank you so much!!! read more

Wow! Dog and cat foods, horse tack, gardening supplies, candy, Geezus, if you're an urban gardener, rural or suburban farmer, nature lover, pet owner, you just have to go....bunny houses, cattle troughs, friendly accommodating staffers, clothes, Lodge Logic cast iron pans, bird seed, bird feeders by the dozen, bird houses, local bulletin board, strawberry pots, coyote urine to keep chipmunks out of a garden, a whole line of Espoma products including blood meal...what the heck is that for, I don't know, but it was fascinating to see it on a shelf. This is the 4H Club for big kids. read more

I am very please with how clean the store is and helpful everyone is here. I come back to get my dogs and cats food here and it is a reasonable price compared to the dog food chain stores are. I will be going back as long as I have pets. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has pets of any kind. read more

Great selection of pet supplies. My dog loved coming here and got some delicious treats while we shopped. Everything is reasonable priced we will be back! read more

This store has a GREAT selection of all natural, premium quality dog foods and treats. With cards, Burts Bees, kiddie toys, household cleaners, gardening supplies and some hardware products I often walk out the door having purchased a wide diversity of products and having crossed a number of things off my errand list, saving me lots of time. The clerks are helpful, too! read more

Great selection of high end dog foods reasonably priced. They also have great local honey and maple syrup. They have many other great local products. read more

Just started out with this company and love the service. They didn't carry a grain I used and the special ordered it for me. Staff always friendly and helpful. Delivery guys are very respectful and always ask where products should go. This company is our new supplier for all our grain and bedding needs. read more

I'm a long time stockholder in the coop. I began buying from them in the late 1970's when I moved to this area an needed horse feed, shavings and hay. I love that they still maintain the old time friendly atmosphere. I can walk in with my dog and walk out with many of my errands done. A true gem, and reminiscent of a time we all should go back to when it comes to customer service. read more

THis is the best place for quality dog food. They have an excellent selection and the prices are better than the big chain down the street even if you aren't a shareholder taking advantage of the discount. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recomend checking this place out! read more

A great place for special diet and organic foods for animals, as well as: flower and vegetable seeds, gardening and barn supplies, birdseed, hardware, classic candies, etc. Helpful staff. read more

Essex County Co-op is my favorite destination on Tuesdays. They give ten percent off on Tuesday for members. I don't know how much it is to join, but with the amount of pet food, hay, grain, shavings, straw, etc. etc. we buy here, it is well worth it. They have a huge selection of dog and cat food which you won't find in supermarkets. They have organic pet food as well. There is a woman who works there who is really knowledgeable about dog and cat nutrition. All of the people who work there are really friendly and helpful. If one of them doesn't know the answer, they will find out from someone else. Another employee wears a different, crazy hat every Tuesday. She cracks me up. They are also so much more than a hardware store. They have some toys, gift ware, Woolrich clothing, muck boots, saddles, halters, books, fly spray, pet products, propane, mulch, garden supplies, dog houses, rabbit houses, dog and cat beds, electric fencing, gloves, socks, plants, soil, etc. I love this place. I can go in there in my muck boots and dirty farming clothes and no one bats an eye. Another great thing about this store is that I can put it all on our tab! read more