Fertizona - Growing Smarter
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UPDATES“We've known Tom (Montoya) since 1982, and we've worked with Fertizona a long time. Their service is excellent and Tom really pays attention to details.” - Tery Button, Button & Bohnee Farming Partnership, 2012.
“We have an excellent relationship with Fertizona. They provide us with seed for our growers, and they also help us coordinate with our customers to share knowledge about crops. We really work well together.” - Gil Jones, Glenbar Gin, Inc., 2011.
"We don’t do anything here that’s not first-class, and that’s the way Fertizona is too.” - Roy Robison, Chase Farms, 2011
“Fertizona constantly goes above and beyond for our operation. We do a lot of business with them and they are always there for us with exceptional products and a high level of service. Fertizona even offers various financing programs for customers if needed. I can’t say enough about Fertizona and how much we appreciate them.” - J.L. Echeverria, O&E Farms, 2011
"Fertizona gives us everything we need when we need it. We've worked with them for many years and we are extremely happy with their products and with the high level of service that they provide to us." - Cheryl Soto, Safford Valley Cotton Growers Co-op, 2010.
"Fertizona always goes above and beyond, especially when it comes to recommending new products that will help the farm. Fertizona is always there when I need them. Their service is good, they are honest and I trust them. We have a great relationship with Fertizona." - Matt McGuire, J-V Farms, 2010.
"Fertizona is good at getting me what I need, when I need it and at a competitive price. They keep a good inventory and that’s important to me. We’re way out here and I know I can always rely on our PCA, Doug Holland, to fly up here and help us." - Del Wakimoto, Avi Kwa' Me Farms, 2010.
"We have a great relationship with Fertizona. We've worked with them for many years and are extremely happy with the level of service we receive from them." - John Holcomb, Apple Annie's Orchard, 2010.
"The staff at Fertizona has deep knowledge of the products and labeling, which helps us avoid liability issues from mismanagement of chemicals. Plus, we've had a very high level of service from Fertizona. We know we can always count on Fertizona." - Harold Payne, Fort McDowell Tribal Farm, 2009.
“My relationship with Fertizona is very much a partnership. They are always willing to lend a helping hand, they have extremely competitive prices, industry-leading service and they respond quickly with deliveries. Their help and dedication is immeasurable.” - Luke Beardmore, BlueStar Resort & Golf, 2009.
"The staff at Fertizona is friendly and knowledgeable. They are always willing to answer my questions regarding nutrient requirements for the vines. I've never had a bad experience with Fertizona." - Chris Hamilton, Rancho Rossa Vineyards, 2009.
"Fertizona is a one-stop shop; they take the worry out of insect, weed and disease control. Getting all my fertilizers and pesticides from Fertizona helps me manage costs and allows me to be as efficient as possible." - David Wuertz, Sundance Farms, 2009.
“I am real impressed with Compton Ag and I enjoy doing business with them. They have great customer service, they listen to my needs and they always try to find me the best value. I would tell any grower to give Compton Ag a try.” - Jack Seiler, Jack Seiler Farms, 2009.
"Another thing I do to save money is bulk applications and Fertizona is set up to do bulk fertilizer delivery. That convenience is above and beyond for us. Fertizona has excellent service, and I typically get the product on the same day that I order it. I would recommend them to anyone." - Gari Scherting, Palm Valley Golf Club, 2008.
"My experience with Fertizona has definitely been a positive one. All of the products I get from Fertizona have worked very well for me. I've had no problems so far and I've gotten very good results with all of them. I've never had any problems with getting the products I asked for. They always deliver them when they say they will. Fertizona has the best field reps that I've ever dealt with at any company." - Bryan Riddle, Bryan's Landscape Service, 2006.
"I'm pretty loyal to Fertizona. We've been doing business with them for years. The Compton’s are good people. Their staff goes the extra mile for us." - Ed Curry, Curry Farms, 2005.
"Fertizona is real good to work with, that's one of the reasons we went with them. They have been a good partner over the years." - Mike Reidhead, Riedhead Custom Farming, 2005.
"I can call them up, tell them what I need and when I need it, and I never have to worry about it. My rep brings it right to me. They make my job real easy. I don't have to worry about that part. They get me my material on time and that is what I need." - Kim Echeverria, Western Sere, 2005.
"They have been good on the service side so we are pretty satisfied. I know Fertizona has recommended some fertilizer and we have tried it and it seems to work well. So we are happy with them." - Dwight Haggarton, Brooks Turf, 2005.
"Fertizona has been extremely helpful. Larry McGee has helped guide us when we needed some specific blends made up and has even helped us interpret some of our soil sample results. They've been a great partner for us, that's why we use the exclusively for fertilizer products. We've just had a real positive experience with them and trust their knowledge and expertise. We can't say enough about them." - Margaret Dyer, Bar T Bar Sod, 2005.
"We were looking for higher quality products and better customer service. That's when Fertizona's name came up. The product quality is substantially better than our previous supplier. It's also been good having a sales person who calls you back right away if you have a question or request. It's been a very positive relationship. I get deliveries on a more timely basis with Fertizona -- that's very important to our operation. We always get our products within the agreed time period. And when we're on a deadline, we need to have product here in the yard to send out with our crews, it just has to be here. Fertizona has been very competent in that area." - Stephanie Ballesteros, Cherry Landscape, Inc. - 2004.
"I don't have a big budget like a lot of courses, so I have to make my chemical, fertilizer and seed dollars go as far as I can. I've been in the Valley for 19 years and I've known my rep for about that long. So, because of my friendship with him, Fertizona's location and great service, it was a no-brainer to start working with them." - Ron Troyer, Great Eagle Golf Course, 2004.
"We've never had a problem with Fertizona. They are good people, they're always polite and happy to service whatever your needs are. If they say they're going to be there on Monday, they will be there on Monday" - Al Messer, City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation, 2004.
"Fertizona has given me excellent service based on my particular needs. My rep has really offered a lot of flexibility in terms of providing me custom fertilizer blends and new pest control technologies. Fertizona offers products that provide a lot of value. It comes down to service and price. In addition to great service, their products are very good quality" - Gari Scherting, Palm Valley Golf Club, 2004.
"Fertizona is able to create some custom blends for me and get it out at a really good price. I like them because they really go out of their way to make sure I'm taken care of. We have such a hard rocky soil and we use effluent water to irrigate the golf course, so we really have to monitor salt. Fortunately, Fertizona gives me excellent customer service and they've been responsive." - Kenny Watkins, FireRock Country Club, 2004.
"I think Fertizona has very competitive prices and good application equipment. They're a first-class outfit and we've been working with them for a long time. We've never had a problem with Fertizona. They stand behind the products they sell and if there is a problem, they follow through and make sure we're taken care of." - Greg Pierce, PRP Farms, 2004.