Horse Drawn No-Till Planter for Plain-Sect Farmers

In February 2005, Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategies were written and adopted by the Chester County Conservation District and Board of Directors. A significant challenge for this area is sedimentation of water bodies due to the widespread use of intensive tillage methods. The purpose of this project is to encourage the adoption of conservation tillage practices among Plain Sect producers through demonstration and evaluation of a horse drawn no-till corn planter. The planter will be provided free of charge to Plain Sect (primarily Amish) farmers in the Octoraro, Elks, and North East watersheds. Widespread adoption of conservation tillage is an important component of the tributary strategies for this area.