No Till Drill Rental

The Franklin County Conservation District owns a 10 foot Great Plains No-till drill which is available for rent to Franklin County landowners.  The drill is not to be taken outside of Franklin County. 

The drill has the capability to seed native grass, forbs, legumes, brome, fescue, oats, beans, wheat, and many other crops. 

The drill rents for $10.00 per acre, with a $100.00 minimum and a $100.00 deposit. 

When renting the drill landowner must supply a tractor, minimum of 60 hp manufacturer recommends 75 hp, with hydraulic hookups.   

We allow one-day use for every 30 acres, this includes time to pick up and return the drill.  

Call the Conservation District Office at 785-242-1109 extension 3 to rent the drill.  

To learn more about No-Till visit the No-Till On the Plains website. 

Marking Flag Sales

Bundles of 100 marking flags are available for $7.50 per bundle.  We keep florescent pink, white and blue in stock. 

Drip Torch for Loan

The Franklin County Conservation District has two Panama Drip Torches available for Franklin County landowners to borrow when conducting a controlled burn.

Tank capacity is 1 3/8 gallons.  Fuel mixture to be used is: 1 part gasoline to 4 parts diesel fuel or 1 Quart gasoline to 1 Gallon Diesel Fuel.  Person borrowing the torch is fully liable for any damage resulting from the fire and cost of suppression, should the fire escape. Do not exceed fuels mixture.  Be sure tank is clean and dry of any fuels before lighting torch.  Tank must be returned free of all fuel mixture. 

Contact the Conservation District Office at 242-1109 ex 31 to inquire about borrowing the torches.