New No-till Rental Equipment Available
The Athens Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau, and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation have partnered together to help area landowners reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. The Athens SWCD received grant funds to help purchase a new 7 ft Sunflower no-till drill. Farm Bureau members will receive a 50% discount toward the cost of the use of the Sunflower drill.
The Athens Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau, and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation have partnered together to help area landowners reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. The Athens SWCD received grant funds to help purchase a new 7 ft Sunflower no-till drill. Farm Bureau members will receive a 50% discount toward the cost of the use of the Sunflower drill.
Rental Equipment
The Athens SWCD rents out a variety of field equipment to landowners in Athens County, Ohio. To schedule a time to use these products contact Rich Blazier, District Equipment Manager at 740-818-5282.
Stoltzfus Lime Spreader (5 ton)
$1.00/ton $50.00 minimum charge 45-50 hp tractor needed 
Worksaver ATV Seeder
$50.00/day ATV needed |
Sunflower No-till Drill (7 ft)
$10.00/acre $100.00 minimum charge 45-50 hp tractor needed 
Truax No-till Drill (6 ft)
$8.00/acre $100.00 minimum charge 35-40 hp tractor needed |
Products Offered in the Athens SWCD Office
Rental Products
Our office has soil probes and dibble bars that can be borrowed for up to 5 days. There is a $50.00 refundable deposit for each item. The items must be returned clean and in good shape to receive your deposit back.
Items for Sale
- Geotextile Filter Fabric (12.5 ft) - $1.30/L.F.
- Plantskydd (Organic deer and small animal repellent for plants) offered in three different forms - $10.00 for a 1 lb granular; $22.00 for a 1 qt ready-to-use liquid; $49.00 for a 2.2 lb soluble powder (makes 10 qts)
- The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens - $19.00
- Topographical Maps - $5.00 each
- Tree Marking Flags - $0.10 each or $10.00 for a bundle of 100
- Bluebird Nesting Box - $18.00 each
- Bat Box - $18.00 each
- Athens County Highway Maps - $1.00 each
- Athens County Plat Book - $15.00
Our office has soil probes and dibble bars that can be borrowed for up to 5 days. There is a $50.00 refundable deposit for each item. The items must be returned clean and in good shape to receive your deposit back.
Items for Sale
- Geotextile Filter Fabric (12.5 ft) - $1.30/L.F.
- Plantskydd (Organic deer and small animal repellent for plants) offered in three different forms - $10.00 for a 1 lb granular; $22.00 for a 1 qt ready-to-use liquid; $49.00 for a 2.2 lb soluble powder (makes 10 qts)
- The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens - $19.00
- Topographical Maps - $5.00 each
- Tree Marking Flags - $0.10 each or $10.00 for a bundle of 100
- Bluebird Nesting Box - $18.00 each
- Bat Box - $18.00 each
- Athens County Highway Maps - $1.00 each
- Athens County Plat Book - $15.00