Built on Tradition Delivered with Integrity
Family Farmed Since 1965
As a trusted family-owned agricultural business, Kahler Hay has proudly supplied San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey County residents with premium livestock hay, horse hay, and ranch feed for decades.
Since 1965, when Albert Kahler founded the family ranch in Santa Margarita, California, the Kahler family has been dedicated to providing farmers, ranchers, and horse owners with the highest-quality feed and reliable agricultural harvesting & hauling services.
After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2010, Albert’s grandson — Tim Kahler, continued the family’s legacy, serving the Central Coast’s agricultural community with the same time-tested hay production and hauling methods perfected over their family’s generations.
Premium, nutrient-rich forage for Livestock & Horses
- Horses (alfalfa, oat, orchard grass, timothy blends)
- Cattle & dairy livestock
- Sheep & goats
- Poultry bedding & feed support
All hay is carefully harvested, stored, and delivered with precision to ensure maximum nutrition for your animals.
- PREMIUM ALFALFA
- TIMOTHY
- #1 ALFALFA
- #2 ALFALFA
- ORCHARD
- ALFALFA / ORCHARD BLEND
- TEFF
- BERMUDA
- MEADOW GRASS
- FORAGE
Nutrient-rich, premium forage to support the health of horses, cattle, sheep, and other livestock, along with licensed agricultural trucking and hay hauling services, designed to meet the needs of farms and ranches
across the California Central Coast region.
- PREMIUM ALFALFA
- TIMOTHY
- #1 ALFALFA
- #2 ALFALFA
- ORCHARD
- ALFALFA / ORCHARD BLEND
- TEFF
- BERMUDA
- MEADOW GRASS
- FORAGE
MEET THE FARMER
As a born and raised San Luis Obispo County local and a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alum, agriculture, horses, and livestock have always been a central part of my life.
Kahler Hay is more than a business to me—it’s a family legacy that began in 1965, when my grandfather Albert Kahler founded our ranch in Santa Margarita. Growing up, I learned the hay and harvesting trade hands-on from my grandfather and my dad, gaining generations of practical knowledge rooted in hard work, care for the land, and doing things the right way.
After graduating from Cal Poly in 2010, I was proud to continue thatlegacy, serving farmers, ranchers, and horse owners throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties with the same time-tested methods our family has relied on for decades.
I’m passionate about producing quality hay, supporting local agriculture, and building long-term relationships with our customers. From pasture to pasture, every load reflects the pride we take in our work.
Thank you for choosing and supporting our small, family-run business!
Tim Kahler
🌾 Agricultural & Field Services
At Kahler Hay, our work goes far beyond delivering quality hay. We offer full-service agricultural support designed to help landowners, ranchers, and growers get the most from their fields—whether you’re producing hay, improving soil health, or establishing long-term pasture.
From ground prep to baling, and from bare soil to thriving pasture, our experienced team and equipment handle every stage with care, efficiency, and an understanding of local land conditions. Whether you need assistance with one step or the entire haymaking process, Kahler Hay delivers dependable results you can count on.
We work closely with you to ensure your pasture is built for long-term productivity, soil health, and grazing success.
🌦️ Built for Working Land
Every field is different. That’s why we approach each project with practical experience, the right equipment, and an understanding of seasonal and environmental conditions—so your land works harder and lasts longer.
🌱 Permanent Pasture Planting
Looking to plant or re-establish permanent pasture? We offer end-to-end pasture development services and can assist with every detail—or step in between.
- Deep ripping
- Rock removal
- Manure, compost & soil amendment spreading
- Discing & ring rolling
- Land leveling
- Seeding
- Irrigation
- Fertilizer application
- Spraying
🚜 Haymaking Services
We provide complete start-to-finish hay production services, tailored to your land, crop goals, and timeline.
- Ground preparation
- Manure & fertilizer application
- Spreading & seeding
- Irrigation setup & management
- Spraying
- Swathing, tedding & raking
- Baling – large & small bales
- Harobed stacking
- Hay hauling
- Hay squeeze services
Kahler Hay 805 - 801 - 4847 