Thomas Winters, left, has become the fourth generation of the Winters family to enter the feed business, joining his dad's business, Genesee Feeds, on West Main Street, after graduating from Alfred State.
Lee opened Genesee Feeds in 1992, with his dad joining the business in 1995. Lee's grandfather operated his own feed business for a number of years.
Genesee Feeds got a big boost when a chain closed its local feed store in 1999 and the business has been going strong since, Lee said.
Thomas said he wanted to work with his dad because he's always enjoyed it and it's what he grew up doing.
In recent years, Lee has added U-Haul rentals and sheds to the business and he said Thomas will be able to help the business expand and further diversify.
"It's always been here, always been in the family, so it’s always been something I wanted to do," Thomas said.
