Equipment, Seed, and Contractors
We have resources available for you. Explore this page to learn more about what we offer and how it can help you!
Equipment
The equipment listed below is available through the DCCD to loan out to interested parties. The Douglas County Conservation District has three no-till drills that landowners in Douglas County can rent. There is also now a manure spreader for rent. Learn more about our drill rental information.
*NEW* Manure Spreader
We have a manure spreader for rent! It rents for $50/day.
For more information about our equipment, please call or email the District Manager at 785-843-4260, ext. 6500 or e-mail [email protected]
Seed
The Douglas County Conservation District Seed Sales—We sell many types of grasses and pollinator seeds. We do not keep seed on hand; each order is blended to your specifications. The District works directly with FSA and NRCS to ensure the seed mix meets the program requirements for CRP, EQIP, and Pollinator under the USDA Farm Bill.
Purchasing your seed from the DCCD helps us provide programs and rental equipment to the landowners of Douglas County, Kansas. All of the funds generated from seed sales are used for programs and equipment purchases by Douglas County residents. Thank you for your support.
Please call for a quote.
For more information please contact our office at (785) 843-4260 ext. 3 .
Purchasing your seed from the DCCD helps us provide programs and rental equipment to the landowners of Douglas County, Kansas. All of the funds generated from seed sales are used for programs and equipment purchases by Douglas County residents. Thank you for your support.
Please call for a quote.
For more information please contact our office at (785) 843-4260 ext. 3 .
Contractors
Our contractor and vendor list is a resource for Douglas County, Kansas landowners. The contractor and vendor information provided in this brochure is provided as a public service only and constitutes no endorsements by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the Douglas County Conservation District.
While an effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate listing of services, supplies, and equipment, omissions or other errors may occur.
While an effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate listing of services, supplies, and equipment, omissions or other errors may occur.
Additional Resources
Prescribed Burn Planning
One of the first steps in burning is to develop a plan for proper burning and to assemble the needed equipment. The Douglas County Conservation District has the following equipment for residents to use:
Douglas County has a burn hotline for those wishing to burn. Call 785-832-5394 to hear the current burn status and to record your burn with the Douglas County Dispatch Center (as required by the resolution). Be prepared to share the following information from the person in charge of burning when logging your burn:
Helpful links for prescribed burning:
- Drip Torch
- Backpack Sprayer
- Flapper
Douglas County has a burn hotline for those wishing to burn. Call 785-832-5394 to hear the current burn status and to record your burn with the Douglas County Dispatch Center (as required by the resolution). Be prepared to share the following information from the person in charge of burning when logging your burn:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Burn Location
- Burn Description
Helpful links for prescribed burning:
Collecting Soil Samples
gSoil health is connected to plant health, environmental health, human health, and community health. Getting a soil test can help you to manage your farm or garden in a way that is responsible and safe.
We have Soil Testing Equipment available to Douglas County residents.
Douglas County, Kansas residents can take soil samples to the K-State Research and Extension Office in Douglas County. Through funding from the Douglas County Conservation District, Douglas County Agriculture producers are eligible for up to 5 free soil tests each year. Soil samples can be taken to the:
K-State Extension Office in Douglas County
2110 Harper Street
Lawrence KS 66046
785-843-7058
K-State Extension Douglas County Soil Testing Information Page
We have Soil Testing Equipment available to Douglas County residents.
- Soil probe
- Soil Compaction Meter
Douglas County, Kansas residents can take soil samples to the K-State Research and Extension Office in Douglas County. Through funding from the Douglas County Conservation District, Douglas County Agriculture producers are eligible for up to 5 free soil tests each year. Soil samples can be taken to the:
K-State Extension Office in Douglas County
2110 Harper Street
Lawrence KS 66046
785-843-7058
K-State Extension Douglas County Soil Testing Information Page