Walpole, NH (March 4, 2024)

2024 Farm Equipment Field Day - The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is excited to once again offer an annual Farm Equipment Field Day for our local agricultural community!

Farmers can save time, money, and labor by renting equipment through CCCD’s Farm Equipment Rental Program. Over a dozen implements are available to support a diversity of vegetable, livestock, and dairy farmers. A no-till transplanter, wood ash/lime spreader, seeders, topper, and more are available to rent.

Join this event to see equipment in action! Hear from service providers and other farmers about how they have utilized equipment on their land.

When: Tuesday, April 9th, 11:00-1:00PM (Snow date 4/11)

Where: Cheshire County Farm, River Rd, Westmoreland NH 03467

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration is required, visit: cheshireconservation.org/events

-

For questions or assistance with registration, contact: benee@cheshireconservation.org or (802) 518-0993

USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender. This project was made possible by the NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program.

​

This event is a partnership between the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), UNH Extension, Monadnock Grows Together, and the USDA-NRCS. Monadnock Grows Together is a free local resource for gardeners and small-scale urban farmers looking for advice, information, and support.

-

CCCD's Spring Seed Sale - The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is now accepting spring seed orders through March 27th!

Farmers and home growers can purchase cover crop and field seeds and take advantage of this spring bulk order. This program helps you save on expensive shipping costs and avoid seed shortages!

View the catalog and place your order at cheshireconservation.org/seedsale

Pickup will be on or around April 15th in Walpole.

-

The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org

###