For nearly 80 years, farmers, ranchers, and families have counted on Tarter USA for equipment that is built strong, built to last, and built with pride. Tarter is one of America's longest-running manufacturing success stories, with a history dating back to 1945. The company started hand-building wooden gates in Kentucky and has since grown into one of the largest farm and ranch equipment companies in North America.
Today, Tarter continues that legacy of quality right here in the Intermountain West with U.S.-based plants in both Kentucky and Utah. As Anthony Bratti, Chief Revenue Officer at Tarter USA, notes, domestic production means that customers benefit from "faster replenishment, consistent quality, and lower freight costs.”
The IFA Advantage: Exclusive Tarter Select Gates
When you choose Tarter products at IFA, you're not just buying equipment—you're buying into an American legacy of hard work, toughness, and pride. This is particularly true for the exclusive line-up of IFA Select Gates from Tarter.
Tarter's gates are the core of their legacy. They are built with proven durability, incorporating technology like Fusion Weld to create smoother, stronger joints with no sharp edges. Every gate is also stress-tested to perform at its best in the toughest conditions. Whether you are securing a pasture, managing livestock, or defining your property, the IFA Select Gates line offers the strength and dependability Tarter is known for.
Durable Stock Tanks
In addition to a wide selection of gates, IFA also proudly carries Tarter's renowned Galvanized Stock Tanks, which are built to last through years of use as livestock troughs, water and ice tanks, and even planters. These tanks are built for real work with high-quality steel and a heavy-duty reinforced tube that runs through the top rolled rim for superior strength and safety for livestock.
Tarter’s unwavering commitment to American-made quality, from the raw material to the final product, means these tanks will stand up to the demands of your farm or ranch.
Built Proud. Built American. Built Here in Utah.
Tarter's philosophy is simple: build it right, build it tough, build it here. With manufacturing and distribution operations in Utah, Tarter is uniquely positioned to serve our local Intermountain West communities. This commitment to domestic manufacturing, combined with investments in modern automation and advanced systems, means every Tarter product is consistent, reliable, and built to meet the toughest demands.
As Anthony Bratti says, "Tarter is more than a manufacturer; it’s a family-rooted American business investing for the future". Tarter’s "Built Proud. Built American" message makes clear that their products are made to last, delivering the same strength and trust that built the company nearly 80 years ago.
Tarter Products at IFA
Stop by your local IFA Country Store today to explore our exclusive line of IFA Select Gates from Tarter, along with a complete range of farm-tough equipment built to handle any job. From galvanized stock tanks, corral panels, and feeders, to livestock handling systems, 3-point implements, planters, and utility equipment, Tarter delivers the quality and durability you can trust. Choose the standard that’s proudly American, farm-tough, and built for real life.
Information for this article was provided by Kash VanTassell, IFA Fencing & Livestock Equipment Category Manager; and Tyler Stinson, IFA Associate V.P., Farm Supply Marketing.