San Juan Islands Conservation District
San Juan County, Washington
Equipment Rental Program
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is dedicated to helping San Juan County farmers and forest landowners overcome barriers & support local agriculture and healthy forests. The District currently offers a no-till seed drill and biochar kilns for rent. Check the Rental Calendar to see when equipment is available.
Rent the No-Till Seed Drill
(March-October) $10/day
SJICD has a Great Plains 606NT No-Till Seed Drill available for use by San Juan County farmers.
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​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. A non-refundable maintenance fee of $250 is due once every 5 years.​​​​
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New users must complete and return the No-Till Drill test prior to renting. Eligibility is determined individually following a site visit with a CD planner.
​To borrow the no-till drill, please look at the calendar for available dates and submit a reservation request below.
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Find more information and forms on the No-Till Drill page.
Rent a Biochar Kiln
(October-May) Cost TBD
SJICD has three Ring of Fire kilns available for rent by San Juan County landowners who have attended a kiln workshop hosted by the Conservation District.​
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A refundable $100 deposit is required through July 2026.
Kilns may be rented for up to 7 days at a time. ​
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​To borrow a kiln, please look at the calendar for available dates and submit a reservation request below.
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Find more information and forms on the Biochar Kiln page.
