2020 Annual Spring Fish Sale
Athens SWCD is accepting orders for the 2020 spring fish sale. This sale is to stock new ponds or to replenish fish in existing ponds. To order, complete the Spring Fish Sale Order Form, and return to the Athens SWCD office with payment, no later than April 23rd. The fish will be delivered to the Athens SWCD office, located at 69 South Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th. You must pick up your orders at this time! You will also need to bring containers with some of your own pond water in them when picking up your fish. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 740-797-9686 ext. 5 or 1-800-582-8890.
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