At Yard Patriots, we believe in more than just offering high-quality equipment—we’re committed to supporting American values, businesses, and our trusted allies. That’s why we developed the Patriot Preferred Sourcing standard to ensure our products come from companies that share our dedication to quality and integrity.
What Does Patriot Preferred Sourcing Mean?
We prioritize working with American companies that design, manufacture, and assemble their products in the USA, using American labor and materials whenever possible. We understand that sometimes a small part might come from another country, and that’s okay—as long as the core of the product aligns with our values. We won’t offer products that only meet the bare minimum requirements to be considered American.
Product Sourcing Factors
We evaluate our products based on three main areas:
- Company Ownership
- Manufacturing Location
- Assembly & Labor
Patriotic Partners
We proudly partner with businesses in other democratic nations because if they’d stand with us in tough times, we’ll stand with them in business. As a rule, we avoid offering products made primarily in countries with conflicting values.
Sourcing Levels
- All American: Owned, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by American workers.
- Patriot Partner: Owned by an American or partner nation, with manufacturing and assembly in the USA or partner nation, using American or partner nation materials.
Why Patriot Preferred Sourcing Matters
- Supporting Local Economies: Every American-made product you buy helps support jobs and communities across the nation.
- High-Quality Products: Patriot Preferred products meet our highest standards for durability, craftsmanship, and performance—whether made in the USA or by a partner nation.
- Responsible Sourcing: We vet every partner to ensure they follow ethical and sustainable practices, so you can shop with confidence.
What to Look For
When shopping with Yard Patriots, keep an eye out for the Patriot Preferred Sourcing Seal. This badge shows that the product is either:
- Proudly Made in America, or
- Sourced from a trusted partner nation that shares our values of quality, reliability, and integrity.
It can be challenging when companies have mixed manufacturing locations—like making parts in China but assembling in Ohio, or having foreign ownership but manufacturing in the US. In these cases, we look at the full picture. If they mostly align with our patriotic values, we may offer them in our store without the “All American” or “Patriot Partner” labels.
The Yard Patriots Promise
We believe in doing business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our Patriot Preferred Sourcing standard ensures that every product you buy supports American businesses and trusted allies. Thank you for choosing Yard Patriots and standing with us to uphold American values, one purchase at a time.