Walpole, NH (March 28, 2025) – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is proud to continue to offer its fleet of farm rental equipment to the agricultural community for another growing season. This is a valuable cost-saving service to local growers that supports the CCCD's mission of improving soil quality and management through the conservation and responsible use of natural and agricultural resources. 

The CCCD is now accepting reservations for rentals of their: 7’ Esch No-Till Drill, 12' Esch No-Till Drill, Aerway Aerator, Roller Crimper, Woodash/Lime Spreader, Subsoiler, Onion Topper, Soil Steamer, No-Till Vegetable Transplanter, Roller Crimper, BCS Walk-Behind Tractor, and Penetrometer.

The CCCD is excited to announce the availability of new rental equipment in 2025! New equipment includes: Stoltzfus BMS 5010 Spreader, woodlot management tools, BCS spreader implement, and pollinator habitat establishment tools.

More information, including rental agreements, manuals and videos, can be found on the CCCD website, here! For more information about these programs or to reserve farm rental equipment, please contact 603-904-3011 or email info@cheshireconservation.org

Join Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), UNH Extension staff, NRCS staff, the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance (CRWFA), and farmers to see equipment in action and learn about CCCD's equipment rental program on Wednesday, April 16th (Snow Date: April 23rd) from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the Cheshire County Farm on River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467. Please note that the River Rd. bridge north of the County Farm is closed, the farm can be accessed via Partridge Brook Rd off of Route 63. Learn how other farmers have utilized equipment on their land and ask questions! Light refreshments will be provided. Eligible for 2 pesticide applicator credits for interested parties.

Registration is required, here!

All pieces of equipment, 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 Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) in partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Northeast, and Antioch University New England's Community Garden Connections will host a BCS Tractor Training from 9:00AM-12:00PM on Monday, April 28th at the Cheshire County Farm, located on River Road in Westmoreland, NH. Please note that the River Rd. bridge north of the County Farm is closed, the farm can be accessed via Partridge Brook Rd off of Route 63.

Registration is required, here!

For questions or assistance in registration contact:

email info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-904-3011

Thank you to our event sponsors: Earth Tools

This project was made possible by the NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program.

This program is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender.

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 Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org

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