West Fork Conservations District
The West Fork Conservation District is our local soil conservation district. They offer many great programs including the Lime Incentive Program. The Lime Incentive Program helps West Virginia farm owners save up to 50% of their liming bills on eligible lands beginning August 1, 2005. This new incentive program is being offered by the West Virginia Conservation Agency and the fourteen (14) West Virginia Conservation Districts. The purpose of the program is to provide incentive for maintenance of permanent grasses and/or legumes on grasslands. Conservation District Board of Superviosrs will be responsible for determining eligibility. Priority will be given to pasture/grasslands with haylands being given second priority. Prioritization will be based on need, pH. A current soil test is required as well as other eligiblity requirements. If you own property in Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison or Lewis Counties and are interested in further information on this program, please contact the West Fork Conservation District by calling (304) 627-2160.
The West Fork Conservations District also offers equipment for rent.The West Fork Conservation District has the following equipment for rent:
2-Ton Limespreader – A $50.00 deposit is required along with a signed lease agreement. If the equipment (limespreader) has been cleaned, the chains oiled and all the fittings greased the deposit in turn can be used toward the cost of rental or be returned in full to lessee. Rental fee is $50.00 per full day that the cooperator has possession of the spreader and is limited to five (5) continuous days.
4-Ton Limespreader – A $50.00 deposit is required along with a signed lease agreement. If the equipment (limespreader) has been cleaned, the chains oiled and all the fittings greased the deposit in turn can be used toward the cost of rental or be returned in full to lessee. Rental fee is $50.00 per full day that the cooperator has possession of the spreader and is limited to five (5) continuous days.
Seeder Rental – Rental fee is $5.00 per full day that the cooperator has possession of the Seeder. There is a deposit fee of $25.00.
SubSoiler Rental – Contract must be signed and the rental is $10.00 per full day.
Sprayer Rental – Contract must be signed and the rental is $5.00 per full day.
In order to rent the equipment you must be a cooperator. A lease must be signed and a deposit left. If the equipment is taken without leaving a deposit then you will be charged a $50.00 non-refundable fee. For questions about reserving the equipment please contact Melissa Turner at 627-2160.
