Farm Equipment Rentals
The Cheshire County Conservation District provides low-cost farm equipment rentals each year in and around Cheshire County.
Find a Local Farm
When you purchase directly from the farm, you’re buying foods that are exceptionally fresh, nutritious, flavorful, economical and sustainable.
Historical Aerial Photography
Historical aerial photographs are available for public viewing at the Conservation District office.
Plant, Seed & Mushroom Sales
Each year we sell conservation plants and seeds to raise funds that support our services and programming.
Farmer Business Planning Course
Soil Potential Index & Surveys
In 2021, CCCD hosted a farmer business planning course in collaboration with The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship and NCAT Northeast. Materials and resources are available for free and public use.
The Conservation District uses USDA Natural Conservation Resources Service soil mapping data to compute SPI for each field, parcel or tract of land.
Monadnock Grows Together
Monadnock Grows Together is a free local resource for gardeners and small-scale urban farmers looking for advice, information, and support. Workshops and events provide a place to connect with other growers.
Rain Garden Technical Assistance
A partnership with Cheshire County Conservation District and Soak Up the Rain NH. Are you interested in protecting your local streams, lakes, and rivers through gardening? Have you considered installing a rain garden but need more advice and resources to make the project possible?
Renewable Energy &
Energy Efficiency Resources
Forestry Resources
In New Hampshire's agricultural sector, there's a growing need for sustainable practices. With rising energy costs and climate change concerns, integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency is crucial for farms statewide. From small family-owned enterprises to larger commercial operations, adopting these technologies and practices not only reduces carbon footprints but also offers economic benefits, ensuring the long-term viability of the state's farms.
The Cheshire County Conservation District supports forestland owners and managers in the conservation of their land by connecting them to educational resources, grant opportunities, and workshops.
The Cheshire County Conservation District offers a variety of services for all residents of Cheshire County. View the service pages to to learn more about what we offer in the way of:
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Contact us and tell us about what unmet conservation needs you have. We are always looking for more ways to serve Cheshire County residents and we're happy to point you in the right direction of another organization that already provides the service you need.
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