PARKER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #558
604 North Main, Suite 100, Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-594-4672, ext. 109 or email parkercountyswcd@tx.nacdnet.org
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF GOVERNMENT

Board of Directors
   Joe  R. Brinkley – Zone 1      Morris White – Zone 2        Larry Walden – Zone 3      Jeanne O'Connor - Zone 4   Melton Harms - Zone 5
        Vice - Chairman          Secretary - Treasurer     Member           Member                    Chairman

                                      A District employee is generally available Mondays 8:00 - 3:00 or Thursdays 8:00 - 12:00      
          
PLANTING BECOMES A BREEZE WITH THE DISTRICT'S BRILLIION GRASS
             SEED DRILL OR OUR TURBO SPREADER SEEDER

For landowners who enjoy working the land, the District's
Brillion Grass Seed Drill will make planting, or over- seeding of
pastures, a breeze.  The seeder is 10 ft. wide, 12 ft. wide with wheels
on the ground for transport.  The seeder  requires a tractor equipped with rear hydraulics (3 point linkage) to raise and lower
the wheels for transport.   A copy of the Operator's Manual will be provided at the time the equipment is picked up.  The
District charges $5.00 an acre and a day charge of $25.00 for up to 30 acres.  An acreage meter keeps count of the acres
seeded, brushes in the fluffy seed box  push the out the smaller seeds, while the slick seed box has an agitator to move the
seed along.  Fillers are recommended to provide bulk.  A $50.00 deposit is required at the time the Rental Agreement is signed.
The seeder should only be used on clean, firm, seedbeds that are free of stumps and rocks of any size.   If the seed bed is
too wet or crusty, the grass seed roller will "ball up", so the firmer the seedbed the better stand of grass.   A good rule of                                                                                          thumb - you should barely leave a footprint when walking across the field.
Some people firm the seedbed by rolling it before planting, while others plant the seed then roll the seedbed.  Both ways work when
establishing a crop.  Turner Seed in Breckenridge recommends rolling the seedbed before planting, but believe it is best to roll before and after
seeding.  The seeder drops the seed and the rollers press it in to a 1/2" before covering it up.  Good seed/soil contact is very important.
For areas not suited for a grass drill, the District also rents out a Turbo Spreader Seeder.  The rental cost is a flat $25.00 per day.  The
heavy-duty spreader fits on the back of a tractor (a 3 point linkage) and distributes seed at a uniform rate in a 10 ft. strip.  Excellent for small
acreages or for seeding hard to get to areas in small pastures, the Turbo Spreader is ideal.
And don't forget safety.  When transporting farm equipment keep a watchful eye on traffic coming up behind.  Farm equipment travels at
a slower mph than normal driving.  As an example, the District's seeder is pulled at a rate of no more than 30 miles an hour.  Also, never drive
with one wheel on the road and the other on the shoulder as it could increase your chances of an accident.  When using any farm equipment,
watch out for uneven ground as well as animals that could appear suddenly from surprising places.  Wear proper clothing and never operate
farm equipment when sick, medicines slow reaction time.

          WILLIAM DONHAM RETIRES FROM USDA-NRCS; ALAN SCHUTTS FROM THE PARKER COUNTY SWCD BOARD


                         



     





                                    
   Bill Donham received a gift certificate from Parker County SWCD, an engraved pocket knife and a clock from NRCS   Joe Brinkley presents Alan Schutts with 20 year plaque



          

                                
   

                           

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Rent the District's Brillion Grass Seed Drill or
Our Turbo Spreader Seeder
William Donham Retires From NRCS
Alan Schutts Retires from Board after 20 Years
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