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Gettysburg Today
By the People, for the People
Pennsylvania No-Tillers Adapt to Shallow Clay Soils
Changes to manure handling, cover crops, and planter modifications help no-till success.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:42am
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Innovative farming practices help no-till growers adapt to challenging soil conditions in Gettysburg.Gettysburg TodayNo-till farmers Ed and Dan Wilkinson in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania have found success in transitioning to no-till on their shallow clay shale soils through adjustments to their manure handling, cover crop usage, and planter equipment.
Why it matters
Gettysburg's soils present unique challenges for no-till adoption, but the Wilkinsons' adaptations demonstrate how innovative farming practices can help overcome difficult terrain and soil conditions.
The details
The Wilkinsons have found that modifying their manure handling, incorporating more diverse cover crop mixes, and making adjustments to their no-till planter have all been key to successfully no-tilling their shallow clay shale soils around Gettysburg.
- The Wilkinsons have been no-tilling their land for several years.
The players
Ed Wilkinson
A no-till farmer in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Dan Wilkinson
A no-till farmer in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Ed's brother.
The takeaway
The Wilkinsons' experience shows how dedicated no-till farmers can overcome challenging soil conditions through a combination of innovative management practices and equipment modifications.
