San Juan Islands Conservation District
San Juan County, Washington
Benefits
Many no-till drill users in the San Juan Islands have experienced great success through its use. Results will vary based on existing conditions, seed type, seasons, etc.
Research is widely available discussing the widespread benefits of no-till planting to improve crop yield, soil nutrient retention and biodiversity while reducing moisture loss, erosion, and the spread of invasive species.
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Read more information about the past, present and future of our no-till drill pilot and rental programs:
No-till Drill Project Overview
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Access research reports from WSU Extension in San Juan County: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/agriculture/ag-research-reports/
No-till Drill Rental
SJICD is proud to offer the Great Plains 606NT No-Till Seed Drill available for use by San Juan County farmers.
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Drill rental is available for Fall 2025. Please contact Walt Andrews, walt@sjicd.org, with questions or to schedule use of the drill.
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New users must download and return both the user agreement form and the test. A maintenance fee of $250 is due once every 5 years, and the rental fee is $10 per day. Rentals are typically for 3 days: 1 day for pick up, 1 day to use it, and a third day to clean and return the drill. Please reference the following forms:
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