Blain's Farm & Fleet Earns Spot on Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 List

JANESVILLE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blain's Farm & Fleet has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, a national award recognizing U.S. employers that prioritize associate well-being.

“We’ve always believed a strong company starts with associates who feel valued, and that begins with treating each other like family,” said Mark Hasting, Chief Executive Officer & President of Blain’s Farm & Fleet. “That mindset shapes our culture every day and is reflected in the way our teams support one another.”

“Supporting our associates means building flexibility around real life,” said Anna Gedman, Chief Human Resources Officer at Blain’s Farm & Fleet. “From flexible scheduling to employee assistance programs and opportunities for growth, the goal is to provide support that fits how people live and work.”

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 is produced by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The evaluation is based on large-scale employee feedback, incorporating responses from more than 179,000 employees and more than 2.7 million company reviews, along with publicly available data spanning 2022 through 2025, focusing on employers with more than 1,000 employees.

Companies are evaluated across more than 120 indicators, including access to mental health resources, work-life balance and workplace environment. Rankings are determined using a proprietary scoring model that combines employee recommendations, category-specific performance, and independent research.

About Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Founded in 1955, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is a specialty retailer with 45 locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. They serve customers across the United States via their website and mobile app. This Modern General Store remains steadfast in its commitment to offering customers high-quality products, competitive prices, and reliable service, while empowering every customer to “Be an Original.” Visit www.farmandfleet.com or download the Blain’s Farm & Fleet mobile app.

In addition to high-quality products with the Blain’s Farm & Fleet brand name, they carry top-rated brands, including:

• Clothing: Ariat, Brunt, Carhartt, Dickies, Under Armour, Columbia, Levi's, Wrangler, Kuhl, Work N Sport
• Footwear: Skechers, Birkenstock, Brunt, Keen, Ariat, Asics, CAT, Carhartt, Hey Dude, Sorel, Timberland Pro, Crocs
• Tools & Hardware: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman, Hobart
• Paint & Supplies: Benjamin Moore, Valspar, MinWax, Rustoleum, Graco, Purdy
• Automotive: Pennzoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1, Mystik, Fram, Prestone, Sea Foam, Meguiar’s
• Tire & Auto Repair Service: Michelin, Goodyear, Cooper
• Sporting Goods: Realtree, Scent Blocker, Yeti, Rapala, Plano, St. Croix, Winchester, Vortex
• Home & Housewares: KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Keurig, T-Fal, Lodge, Calphalon
• Pet Department: Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hill's Science Diet, Iams, Canidae, Taste of the Wild, Kong, Greenies, Diamond, Eukanuba
• Agriculture: King Kutter, Nutrena, Purina, Guardian, Tribute, Behlen Country, Weaver Leather, Agrimaster
• Lawn & Garden: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, RoundUp, Fiskars, Weber, Char-Broil, Estate
• Outdoor Power Equipment: Cub Cadet, Ariens, Ego, Stihl, Briggs & Stratton
• Electrical & Plumbing: Reliance, GE, Southwire, Whirlpool, Klein, Superior, JMF, BestAir