No-till Drill Rental Pro
Tuscola County
Land Use |
Cropland, grazing land, recreational land, forestland |
Focus |
Technical assistance, Rental program |
Resource Concern |
Soil erosion, water quality, air quality, wildlife habitat |
Purpose |
The environmental purpose is to reduce greenhouse gases, soil erosion, and improve wildlife habitat. |
Landowner Benefits |
Landowners can implement no-till into their farm plan without needing to buy new equipment. This program offers affordable access to conservation tillage equipment. No-till is the process of growing crops without disturbing the soil. |
Description |
The No-till drill program offers affordable access to conservation tillage equipment through the Tuscola Conservation District. The district has one (1) 15ft no-till drill, two (2) 30ft no till drills with a tractor, and one (1) 10ft native grass seeder. |
Practices |
No-till wheat, soybeans, corn, and grasses |
Costs to Landowner |
The landowner pays for the rental of the equipment. Rental costs are as follows:
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Eligibility |
None |
Contract |
None |
Other Notes |
None |
Landowner Initiation |
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