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CONSERVATION EQUIPMENT
What is no-till planting?
No-till planting plants crops and overseeds pastures without
tilling of the soil. The equipment plants through the existing cover by
cutting a shallow slit with coulters and depositing the seed directly into the
cut to provide proper seed to soil contact for germination. The result is
protected water quality by keeping soil and residue on the field and saving fuel
due to using less trips across the field for planting.
Rolling Hills RC&D provides no-till drills and other equipment
for landowner rental as a service to local agricultural landowners. These
drills are located at various agribusinesses in our area as well as local farms.
We encourage our customers to support these local agribusinesses that provide
support for this program. Contact the custodian closest to you to schedule
the use of this equipment.
No-Till Drills Available
In order to use this equipment, you will need a 45 hp tractor
or greater with hydraulics. The drills plant 7' wide and have a hauling
width of 9 foot. Contact the custodian closest to you to schedule the use
of the equipment. You will be required to pick up the equipment (pulls
behind a regular pickup) and sign a lease agreement. For details on lease,
click here. Rental cost is
$9.00/acre.
Taylor Farm Supply (Bartow
County) Mac's
Feed and Farm Supply (Coweta County)
12 Leak Street, Cartersville
3868 Hwy 29 South, Moreland
Steve Taylor- 770-382-4951
Frank Sullivan- 770-251-3333
Georgia Deer Farm (Carroll
County)
Elrod Garden Center (Paulding County)
850 US Hwy 27, Roopville
260 Merchants Drive, Dallas
Roger Harrod- 770-854-9111
Sam Elrod- 770-445-8577
Carey Harris (Floyd County)
Earley Vinson (Polk County)
3661 Blacks Bluff Road, Rome
361 Lindsey Chapel Road, Cedartown
706-506-7638
770-748-7992
 Custom
Planting Service
A custom planting service is offered for individuals that do not have a tractor
to operate the 7' no-till drills, or do not wish to do the planting themselves.
This service must be scheduled with the operator.
A fee of $25/acre with $25 set up fee. Mileage at the
rate of $2/mile is also charged beyond 40 miles roundtrip.
Operator: Taylor Farm Supply (Bartow County)
Steve Taylor- 770-382-4951
Native Warm Season Grass Planter
This planter is available for the purpose of establishing native grasses for
wildlife enhancement. Historically, all forage production and landscape cover
has been accomplished through the use of introduced grasses and legumes.
In recent years, the interest in native grasses has been increased. This
planter can plant native grasses that typically will not work through
traditional no-till drills.
Fee: $9/acre (minimum $100/day) with a $25 set up
fee
Custodian: Carey Harris (Floyd County)
3661 Blacks Bluff Road, Rome
706-506-7638 
Pasture Aerator Service
A service to improve fertilizer utilization, reduce runoff,
and improve soil moisture consistency. The Aerway pasture aerator operates with
a shattertine system that lifts and fractures the soil to increase air and water
movement--opening the soil to air, light, water, and nutrients. A 35-50 hp
tractor with hydraulics will be needed to operate this equipment.
Fee: $100/day plus $25 set up fee
Custodian: Earley Vinson (Polk County)
361 Lindsay Chapel Road, Cedartown
770-748-7992
For more information about the Aerway aerator,
click
here to visit the Aerway website.
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