WALPOLE, N.H. — The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is proud to continue to offer its fleet of farm rental equipment to the local agricultural community for another growing season. The CCCD provides low-cost farm equipment rentals each year in and around Cheshire County; a valuable cost-saving service to local growers!
The CCCD is now accepting reservations for rentals of their: 7’ No-Till Drill, 12′ Esch No-Till Drill, Aerway Aerator, Roller Crimper, Woodash/Lime Spreader, Subsoiler, Onion Topper, and Penetrometer.
The District is also excited to announce the addition of several new pieces of equipment for both large-scale farming operations and small-scale gardeners and homesteaders! New equipment available for rent in 2021 include:
- Soil Steamer
- No-Till Vegetable Transplanter
- 4-Row ZRX Roller Crimper No-Till Corn Planter
- BCS Tractor + soil health implements (restrictions apply)
All equipment listed above, except for the BCS Tractor, can be reserved at any time. The BCS Tractor is only available to those who have attended a BCS Tractor Training. The next set of BCS Tractor Trainings will be held at Stonewall Farm on Tuesday, April 27th from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. Rain date scheduled for April 29th, same times. To register visit: https://
Additionally, in an effort to support local dairy farmers the CCCD will discount all farm equipment rental fees by 50% for dairy farms during the 2021 growing season. The district’s board of supervisors voted to make the equipment available at half cost to dairy farmers because of the unprecedented economic challenges the industry faces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More information, including rental agreements, manuals and videos, can be found on the CCCD website at:Â www.cheshireconservation.org/
About the CCCD:
The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact the Conservation District at 603-756-2988 ext.4.
About NHACD:
Since 1946, the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD), has provided statewide coordination, representation, and leadership for Conservation Districts to conserve, protect, and promote responsible use of New Hampshire’s natural resources. NHACD works collaboratively with county districts, federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofits, and other conservationists as a volunteer, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. For more information visit www.nhacd.net
–Cheshire County Conservation District
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