No Till Drill Rental
The Clearfield County Conservation District has a No Till Drill that can be rented out to farmers at $10.00 per acre.
No-till planting saves fuel, time and soil. Research has shown that no-till planting reduces carbon dioxide emissions from the soil, thereby storing or "sequestering" carbon in the soil as organic matter. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that accumulates in the atmosphere and may be contributing to climate change.
The majority of farmers use the drill to plant small grains, forages and cover crops. A common practice is to no-till a winter cover crop of rye after corn silage has been taken off a field. Landowners who wish to establish wildlife food cover plots on their property also may rent the "Great Plains" drill.
No-till planting prevents many tons of precious topsoil from eroding off of Clearfield County fields.
Rental Agreement:
$10.00 per acre payable to the Clearfield County Conservation District within 30 days. Plus daily fees as follows:
Day 1
- no charge
Day 2 - 5 - $25.00 per day
Day 6 - 10 - $50.00 per day
For more information contact the Clearfield County Conservation District office.
Contact Us at:
Clearfield County Conservation District
650 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Phone: (814) 765 - 2629
Fax: (814) 765 - 1336
Email:
clfdccd@atlanticbbn.net