The Nevada County Resource Conservation District is happy to announce a gift to the Ranch School of a portable sawmill with trailer, blades. Students of the Nevada Joint Union High School District (NJUHSD) now have the opportunity to learn in the unique environment of “The Ranch”, an 86-acre working ranch recently donated to the Nevada Joint Union High School District with the purpose of giving students the opportunity to have “hands-on” training in all aspects of agriculture.

The mission of the NCRCD is to promote responsible resource management within its jurisdiction through leadership, education, technical assistance, financial assistance, and project facilitation. The Nevada County Resource Conservation District purchased and donated the sawmill to the Nevada Joint Union High School district in support of it’s educational objectives.

The sawmill purchased is a Model LT15 Wide with a 17HP Diesel Engine with power feed, a wide trailer, a box of 15 blades, and field assembly. It is the Board’s desire that the sawmill is used to benefit the NJUHSD’s agricultural based programs and outdoor learning labs and the district will continue to be available to support this unique program.