Amelia Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election
Chesterfield County is included in the Local Administrative Area that is up for election in 2024. The nomination period is June 15th- August 1st, 2024. One person and an alternate will be elected this coming December. The eligibility of the nominee and the duties of a committee person are described on the back of the FSA-669A. One main requirement is that they need to be actively participating in the operation of a farm. The Amelia FSA office is located at 16351 Church St. in the village, across from the U.S. Post Office and serves the farmers of Amelia, Chesterfield, and Powhatan.
Grow Native Plants
Over the past century, urbanization has taken intact, ecologically productive land and fragmented and transformed it with lawns and exotic ornamental plants. The modern obsession with highly manicured “perfect” lawns alone has created a green monoculture carpet across the country. Growing native plants ensures your yard is high in biodiversity and provides quality habitat for pollinators while lessening the effects of stormwater.
No-Till Drill Rental
The Great Plains 7′ End Wheel No-Till Drill (706NT) offers the perfect balance between smaller drill versatility and larger drill productivity. This unit is at home seeding in a wide variety of applications, from pasture renovation to mine reclamation.
Designed for excellent ground gauging in rugged terrain, the drill’s inline end wheels minimize sideloading on contours and side-hills, dramatically extending the life of the no-till openers.
The 706NT comes standard with a 17-bushel main seedbox. A small seeds box can be added, along with either a native grass box, a fertilizer box, or a second seedbox. The drill’s other features include 4-speed gearbox(es), mechanical clutch for end-row turns, a calibration crank, central grease bank, and rain-tight lids for maximum seed and fertilizer protection.
For information on how to rent the drill please contact our office.