The Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District has two no-till drills available for rent to residents of Buckingham and Cumberland counties.

 

Locations:

 

- Buckingham: PFSWCD Office, Sprouse’s Corner      Phone:  434-983-7923

 

- Cumberland: VA Cooperative Extension Office, Rt. 60         804-492-4390

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Rental Rates:

Less than 7 Acres - $150.00

7.1-49.9 acres - $13.00/acre

50-99.9 acres - $12.00/ acre

Out of District - $200.00

Clean Fee (if applicable) - $50

(plus tax if applicable)

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A minimum charge of $150.00 per use of the drill applies to rentals for less than 7 acres seeded. A minimum charge of $50.00 per day will be added for each working day for which the lessee has possession of the drill and the drill is not used. Out-of-District fee of $200.00 will be charged for lessee using the drill out of Buckingham and Cumberland Counties.  Full payment is expected within 30 days of completion of the work.  

  

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No‐Till Drill Checklist and Rules

 

·      Do not transport the drill at a speed greater than 35 mph.

 

·      No fertilizer may be put in any of the drill boxes, as this corrodes the metal.

 

·      No repairs to the drill are to be made, aside from fixing a flat tire, without first calling the district office.

 

·      While seeding, do not make sharp turns with the disk in the ground.

 

·      The drill is NOT to be used on new fields with excessive stumps and/or roots.

 

·      Any damage incurred due to improper use will be charged to the user.

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Where do I go from here?

 

To reserve a drill, simply call the drill location for your county and tell us:

 

·      The dates you wish to use the drill

 

·      The number of acres you will be planting

 

·      The crop you intend to plant

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When you arrive at the office, you will sign a rental agreement.  

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Please note that in the event of inclement weather or cancellations, reservation of the drill will need to be rescheduled.

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Payment can be made by cash or check (no credit cards).  The District will bill you.  

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Tax exempt participants:  It is your responsibility to file a Virginia tax exemption form ST-18 with the District.  

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