This November, The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District (FRSWCD) and the Mitchell County Cattleman’s Association (MCCA) finalized an agreement to lease the FRSWCD’s no-till drill for use by local farmers and landowners.
The FRSWCD and the MCCA will work together to promote use of no-till drill to local farmers and landowners, including educational and outreach opportunities. MCCA will be the point of contact for all leasing logistics with landowners.
“The Mitchell County Cattleman’s Association is excited to partner with FRSWD to offer the no-till drill for rental in Mitchell County and across Southwest Georgia”, says Tim Barnes, Chairman of MCCA. “There is a tremendous benefit to having the equipment available for landowners to use without having the financial responsibility of purchasing the equipment. Whether it be for a small food plot or a large acreage field – the benefits are immense.”
A no-till drill is a specialized implement with a disk set up that cuts through residue, plants a seed at a specified depth, and presses soil back over the seed. Benefits of a no till drill include erosion control and fewer trips across the field resulting in fuel and time savings.
The cost to lease the no-till drill is $15 per acre, in addition to a $30 flat handling fee per lease. Fees cover the cost of maintenance, upkeep, and outreach. Additional proceeds support Mitchell County youth livestock programs, as well as, help MCCA agriculture education efforts.
To lease the no-till drill, contact the Mitchell County Extension Administrative Assistant, Dusty Russ at 229-336-2066 or uge4205@uga.edu. Renters must pick-up and deliver the equipment from/to the Mitchell County Agriculture Center located at 4590 Highway 37 East, Camilla. The no-till drill does not come with an operator.
Visit http://flintriverswcd.org/no-till-drill for more information on the no-till drill and conservation tillage.
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is comprised of farmers, landowners, and community leaders that are dedicated to the conservation, wise use, and protection of natural resources in the Flint River Basin. Learn more about the District at flintriverswcd.org.
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