Magnar Basin Wildrye grown by Clearwater Seed.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2026
Contact: Laura Vsetecka, laurav@millbornseeds.com
(BROOKINGS, SD) – Millborn Seeds, a family-owned seed supply chain company based in Brookings, South Dakota, is continuing its strategic growth across North America with the acquisition of Clearwater Seed, based in Spokane, Washington. This acquisition strengthens Millborn’s presence in the western United States and advances the company’s long-term vision of building an integrated, nationwide seed supply network.
Millborn is focused on building a robust supply chain to deliver diverse seed solutions across the U.S. and abroad. The addition of Clearwater Seed expands Millborn’s presence in the western United States and strengthens its ability to serve customers across western markets and abroad.
Clearwater Seed is a well-established seed company with strong capabilities in production, processing, and distribution across conservation focused products – including CRP, reclamation, turf, native seed, pasture, wildflowers, and cover crops. This focus makes Clearwater an ideal fit for Millborn as the company continues to invest in equipment, facilities, and people to develop an integrated seed supply chain throughout North America.
“Millborn has always been focused on building a strong, reliable seed supply chain that meets the needs of our customers across all regions,” said Matt Fenske, Owner and CEO of Millborn. “The addition of the Clearwater team and facilities brings deep regional expertise, production capabilities, and stronger distribution access across the Pacific Northwest that will allow us to better serve our customers in the western U.S. and beyond.”
Millborn and Clearwater have worked alongside one another in various capacities over the years, creating a strong foundation for this acquisition. The acquisition brings together aligned values, complementary capabilities, and a shared commitment to quality, service, and stewardship.
“At Clearwater, we built our business around treating our customers, growers, and staff better than anyone else in the industry,” said Karen Krych, Sales & Grower Management and former Co-Owner of Clearwater Seed. “Joining Millborn allows us to continue delivering on that commitment while expanding our capabilities and reach. We’re excited about what this means for our staff, our partners, and the future of the business.”
Located in Spokane, Washington, Clearwater Seed provides valuable infrastructure, production capacity, and market access that supports Millborn’s continued expansion into the reclamation and conservation sectors. This move positions Millborn as a strong partner for large-scale, complex seed and erosion control projects, while improving long-term availability and reliability of products.
For more information about Millborn, visit www.millbornseeds.com.
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About Millborn
With high-quality seed products, a unique, vertically integrated supply chain, and a team of experts who understand the industry, Millborn is a complete seed supply chain solution for agriculture, conservation, reclamation, commercial, and seed ingredient needs. The company serves customers across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, delivering reliable solutions backed by industry expertise. For more information, visit www.millbornseeds.com.
