Looking for some inexpensive no-till equipment for your land?   Richmond SWCD has two drills available for the upcoming planting season.  
Richmond SWCD has two drills available for the upcoming planting season.
Cost $8 per acre with a one time $10 service fee  (minimum $25 per use)

John Deere 750 No-Till Grain Drill
This drill is provided by Richmond SWCD to promote no-till practices for the improvement of water quality and wildlife enhancement. It was purchased through funding provided by Richmond County Government.
• Planting width of 10 feet
• Requires minimum 90 HP tractor
• Equipped for soybean and small grains
• Cover crops (rye, wheat, oats)
• Uniformed planting depth
• Provides long-term erosion control
• Increases organics of soil
• Increases moisture retention in soil
• Saves time and energy

Truax FlexII-88 No-Till Grass Drill
This drill is provided by Richmond SWCD to promote no-till practices for the improvement of water quality and wildlife enhancement. This project received financial support from the NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation and the Altria Group, Inc.
• Planting width of 6 feet swath
• Requires minimum 40 HP tractor
• Equipped for seeding native grass
• Multiple seed boxes allow for variety
• Ideal for re-establishing critical areas
• Ideal for small areas with varied terrain
• Ideal for reseeding small pastures
• Ideal for hedgerows, field boarders, food plots, small grain, legumes, wildflowers