Lots of Hay grown in the Kettle Valley near Koromos BC

Hay is a relatively bulky, low value commodity. Maximum value must be obtained from the hay to offset the high cost of moving the product to the end user. Maximum value is obtained by producing as high a quality product as economically possible, and obtaining the maximum possible price for the product.

The hay market is variable, with end use and associated quality requirements being the main defining elements of each market. Markets can be either domestic or overseas. Most overseas markets for long hay are accessed through cooperation with a processing or marketing company.