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Our 2003 Sponsors

Boral Brickx
www.boralbricks.com

Boral Bricks, America's largest brick manufacturer, supplied Boral Bricks for our foundation and chimneys. Boral Pavers are used throughout the landscape and on the patio overlooking the lake.

Broyhill
www.broyhillfurn.com

Broyhill furniture adds comfort and strength to every room of our home. Broyhill is featuring its Attic Heirlooms, Yorkshire Market and Charlestowne Square lines in our home.

Carrier
www.carrier.com

The world leader in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, Carrier has installed a complete home comfort system at the Idea House and Farmstead.

Dickies
www.dickies.com

Dickies workwear stands for the quality, toughness and pride that embodies the spirit of the American worker. Dickies is the official clothing sponsor for the Idea House and Farmstead.

Encore Azalea
www.encoreazalea.com

Gardeners will explore a palette of 14 repeat blooming azaleas from Encore. Plants filling out our landscape from Encore include Red and Dixie Holly, Knock Out Rose and Endless Summer Hydrangea.

Fort Dodge
www.wyeth.com

Idea House and Farmstead sponsor Fort Dodge Animal Health is a leading manufacturer and distributor of prescription and over-the-counter animal health care products for livestock and companion animal markets.

Georgia Boot
www.georgiaboot.com

Our footwear sponsor, Georgia Boot, is dedicated to innovations in comfort and functionality in its work and outdoor sport boots and shoes.

James Hardie
www.jameshardie.com

James Hardie siding is our choice for low-maintenance country living. The company's fiber and cement technology comes with a guarantee of up to 50 years.

Jeld-Wen
www.jeld-wen.com

See the beautiful countryside through the bright JELD-WEN windows at the Idea House and Farmstead. JELD-WEN doors provide security, a thermal barrier and a heartfelt welcome to visitors.

John Deere Tools
www.johndeere.com
www.deere.com/homeandshop/

A storied manufacturer of farm tractors and construction equipment, John Deere is making a name in the tool business. You'll find John Deere hand and power tools in our workshop. Our horse barn and pasture benefit from Deere's 5205, 53-hp utility tractor, which provides top-of-the-line muscle and performance.

Keystone
www.redbrand.com
www.keystonesteel.com

Quality products begin with quality steel. The 2003 Idea House and Farmstead features Red Brand no-climb fencing around the pasture.

Limestone Springs
www.limestonesprings.com
www.limestonesprings.com/realty


Morton Buildings
www.mortonbuildings.com

Morton Buildings brings custom-designed quality to our farmstead. Two of its market-leading barns-- a two-stall horse barn and a large workshop--are featured at our farmstead.

SePro
www.sepro.com

SePRO provides pond protection and management products for the do-it-yourselfer. SePRO has provided care for the pond at the Idea House and Farmstead.

GMC
www.gmc.com/sierra

Need a workhorse around the house? A GMC Sierra truck fits the bill. You'll find one on display at our farmstead.

Southern States
www.SouthernStates.com

Southern States Cooperative, a national sponsor of the Idea House and Farmstead, evaluated our pasture needs and planted bermudagrass. Southern States offers feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel across the South.

Tarter Gates
www.tartergate.com

American Farmland, our supplier of equestrian products, is the manufacturer of choice for farm gates, corral panels, feeders and animal management equipment.

Tennessee Walking Horse
www.twhbea.com


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