The Little Beaver Conservation District provides a range of services to landowners, producers, and the community across Fallon County. Whether you need equipment for no-till drilling, trees for a windbreak, or technical guidance on a conservation project, we are here to help.
Equipment Rental — No-Till Drill
The district owns a John Deere 1590 no-till drill available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pricing
- $15.00 per acre with a $250 minimum (approximately 17 acres)
- Maximum of 200 acres per rental
- A $500 deposit is required before moving or using the drill
Specifications
- 15 feet wide with 7.5-inch row spacing
- Requires a minimum 100 horsepower tractor
- Requires a 3/4-ton or larger pickup for transport
- Bring your own pin for transport
Requirements
The drill must be cleaned after each use. If the drill is returned without being properly cleaned, an additional cleaning fee will be charged. A rental agreement must be signed at the office before taking the drill. Contact us to check availability and reserve your dates.
Tree Sales & Planting
The Little Beaver Conservation District provides conservation-grade trees through Big Sioux Nursery in Watertown, South Dakota. Trees are available for a wide range of conservation purposes:
- Windbreak establishment and renovation
- Riparian buffer strips
- Wildlife habitat plantings
- Homestead and farmstead plantings
- Livestock windbreaks
In addition to tree sales, the district offers tree planting services and fabric laying to help ensure successful establishment.
Tree orders are due each December for the following spring planting season. Trees typically arrive mid-April to May depending on weather. There is no guarantee on species availability, so order early. Contact the office or check our News page for announcements when the current season’s order form becomes available.
Ownership Maps
We have Fallon County ownership maps available in a variety of sizes for sale. These maps show section lines, township boundaries, and current landowner names — essential for landowners, hunters, and agencies working in the area.
Stop by our office during business hours or call for pricing and availability.
Soil Health
“Soil Health” is a critical part of agriculture in our region. Healthy soil creates healthy plants — and there’s an entire ecosystem under our feet. Did you know there are more microbes in a teaspoon of soil than people on earth?
Utilizing in-office tools, we have been collecting soil samples and performing microscopic examination to see what is actually living in our Fallon County soils. Research indicates that having a great diversity of microbes in your soil will improve structure, water retention, disease suppression, and nutrient cycling.
Interested in what’s living in your soil? Contact us to learn more about our soil health program, funded through the Montana Conservation Partnership Initiative (MCPI).
Technical Assistance
The district provides conservation planning assistance and administers 310 permits under Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act for any work in or near perennial streams. We also connect landowners with federal and state cost-share programs through our partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which shares our office in Baker.
Whether you’re planning a grazing rotation, addressing erosion, managing noxious weeds, or protecting a riparian area, we can help you develop a plan and find the resources to make it happen.