Central Aroostook  Soil & Water Conservation District

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No-till Seeder

Our completely refurbished Tye Pasture Pleaser No-till Seeder is available for rental on a first come, first served reservation basis. We will be starting a District rotation this year to limit the distance farmers have to travel to pick up the Seeder. The tentative schedule is: Southern Aroostook, first 2 weeks in May and first 2 weeks in July; Central Aroostook, last two weeks in May, last 2 weeks in June, and end of Summer; St. John Valley, first 2 weeks in June and last 2 weeks in July.

Benefits: No need for cultivation. Fewer passes needed to prepare fields. Reduced soil erosion, improving soil quality.

Cost: $13 per acre for 0-10 acres; $10 per acre for 10 or more acres.

Flag Sales

We offer maker flags that can be used to mark field rows, for Dig-Safe, landscape planting markers, etc.  These are plain flags on 36 wire staffs. Colors: White, blue, florescent orange, florescent pink, florescent red, florescent green.

Cost: $12 plus $0.60 tax per bundle of 100; $100 plus $5.00 tax per box of 1,000. Available from our office at 735 Main Street, Presque Isle. 

 

 

 

The Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District is a Non-Profit Organization. All proceeds from our fundraising efforts are used to promote conservation and the wise use of our natural resources. The Central Aroostook County SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.