WALPOLE, N.H. — The Cheshire County Conservation District 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. For more information about these programs or to reserve farm rental equipment, please contact 603-904-3011 or email [email protected].
Join Cheshire County Conservation District, UNH Extension staff, NRCS staff, the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance, and farmers to see equipment in action and learn about CCCD’s equipment rental program on Wednesday, April 16 (Snow Date: April 23) from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Cheshire County Farm on River Road, Westmoreland, New Hampshire 03467. Please note that the River Road bridge north of the County Farm is closed, the farm can be accessed via Partridge Brook Road off Route 63. Learn how other farmers have utilized equipment on their land and ask questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Eligible for two pesticide applicator credits for interested parties. Registration is required.
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 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 28 at the Cheshire County Farm, located on River Road in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. Registration is required.
For questions or assistance in registration, email [email protected] or call 603-904-3011.
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, New Hampshire, 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 [email protected].
