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NO-TILL SEED DRILL RENTAL
The New River Soil & Water Conservation District offers no-till drills for affordable rental to help landowners improve soil health while reducing erosion.
Haybuster No-Till Drill
* 2 Haybuster No-till Drills available for rent
* Features: Wide seed cups, 18 seed openers, v bottom dividers, digital acre meter, seed level indicator, and easy-to-access calibration crank
* Specifications: 10' working width, 7" spacing
* Typical Uses: Small grains, cover crops, soybeans, forages, and large pastures.
* Pricing: $15.00 per acre (5 acre minimum) and a $50 set-up and collaboration assistance fee
Contact NRSWCD (276) 601-6163 for scheduling.
NO-TILL FARMING BENEFITS
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can rent the equipment? Any landowner that lives in Grayson County, Carroll County, or the City of Galax. The District only rents the no-till seed drill to those in areas our District covers.
How do I reserve it? Call our office at (276) 601-6163. A staff member will arrange a time to deliver the drill to you. Please note that, due high demand, there may be a waiting period for the no-till drill.
What size tractor is required to be able to rent the equipment? A minimum of 55 horsepower is required to pull the drill by tractor. Unfortunately, we do not provide or rent tractors.
How much is the no-till drill rental? The cost is $15.00/acre (5 acre minimum) and a $50.00 set-up and calibration assistance.
CREP KITS
The New River Soil & Water Conservation District provides CREP kits for sale, which consist of a tree shelter and a stake.
CREP KITS
* Available For Sale
*Features: Tree tube and tree stake
* Typical Uses: Establish buffers of native trees and shrubs along fish bearing streams and rivers.
* Pricing: $7.00 per CREP Kit
Contact NRSWCD (276) 601-6163 for CREP kits.