Walpole, NH (June 18, 2024) – 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. 

CCCD is 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, BCS Walk-Behind Tractor, and Penetrometer.

More information, including rental agreements, manuals and videos, can be found here! If you’re interested in more information about these programs or would like to reserve farm rental equipment, please contact 603-756-2988 x4 or email info@cheshireconservation.org

The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) and partners are thrilled to offer a summer equipment field day!

Pause before you purchase! Farmers can save time, money, and labor by renting equipment through CCCD’s and CRWFA’s Farm Equipment Rental Programs! This July field day will focus specifically on no-till seed drills and spreaders.

Join us and see equipment in action! Hear from service providers and other farmers about utilizing equipment for field renovation, establishing forage stands, fall seeding, and weed management.

Eligible for 2 pesticide applicator credits for interested parties.

When: Tuesday, July 16th, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Where: Ballam Farm

Pete's Stand Lane, Walpole, NH

Registration is required, here!

Presented by Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), UNH Cooperative Extension, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and The Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance.

For questions or assistance in registration contact:

email benee@cheshireconservation.org or call (802) 518-0993

USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender. This project was made possible by the NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program.

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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