Growing Quality.
Building Relationships.
Since 2000, Gerard Seed has partnered with farmers and agricultural businesses across the Southeast by providing premium seed, dependable service, and trusted relationships rooted in faith and integrity.
A Fifth-Generation Agricultural Seed Supplier
Founded in September 2000 by Walt Gerard IV and his father, Walt B. Gerard III (“Bubba”), Gerard Seed was built on generations of agricultural knowledge and a passion for serving local farmers.
As a fifth-generation family business, we proudly provide quality seed and agricultural solutions to farmers and seed distributors throughout the Southeast. Since our beginning, we’ve grown from a trusted local business into a regionally recognized company while staying true to the values that started it all.
Why Farmers Choose Gerard Seed
We believe agriculture is built on relationships.
Our customers know they can count on us for:
• Premium quality seed
• Competitive pricing
• Experienced industry professionals
• Honest recommendations
• Reliable service
• Long-term partnerships
We don’t just know our customers—we know their families, churches, and communities. Those relationships are what set us apart.
Our Mission
Inspired by Genesis 1:11, we recognize that every harvest begins with the seed God provides.
Our mission is to prepare quality seed, maximize the value of every bushel, and serve our customers with integrity, excellence, and stewardship that glorifies God while strengthening generations.
Our Values
At Gerard Seed, our faith guides everything we do.
Honor God
in our work
Serve with integrity
and excellence
Build lasting
relationships
Operate with honesty, humility, and compassion
Be faithful stewards of every opportunity
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23
Our Facility
Precision at Every Step
2 Production Lines
2 Dedicated Color Sorters
20+ Years of Experience
End-to-End Quality Control
Riverside Grain
while supporting efficient movement from the farm to market.
Facility Capabilities:
550,000
Bushels in Storage
15,000
Bushels/Hour Receiving
2,000
Bushels/Hour Drying
8
Cars per Rail Switch
7,500
Bushels/Hour Rail Loadout
Our facility is designed to efficiently receive, dry, store, and move grain, while providing the reliable service growers depend on.
Meet the Team
Walt Gerard IV
Owner
Walt Gerard V
Assistant Manager & Business Growth Coordinator
Jake Duke
Production & Inspection Manager
Brandon Lee
Loadout Operator
Let's Get to Work
Whether you’re looking for premium seed, agricultural services, or have questions about Riverside Grain, we’d love to hear from you.