Bleyhl Co-Op opened the doors of its new 20,000-square-foot retail store at 6705 Chapel Hill Blvd. in Pasco on Dec. 14.

The new $5 million store replaces its previous Pasco shop and features an expanded hardware section, thanks to a partnership with True Value Hardware.

More space means Bleyhl can offer a self-service pet wash, as well as meeting space for local 4-H and FFA clubs, educational classes, workshops and more.

Bleyhl also leases an 1,800-square-foot adjoining building to Great Harvest Bread Co.’s bakery and café. Mike and Karri Stoker opened the franchise in fall 2012 at 8378 W. Grandridge Blvd., behind Costco.

Mountain States Construction of Sunnyside served as the general contractor on the project, while Collaborative Design Architects of Billings, Montana, assisted with final layout and design plans.

Bleyhl, based out of Grandview, is a co-op is owned and governed by nearly 1,000 Columbia Basin growers and farmers.

The new Pasco store can be reached at 509-547-5577.