Thanks Rich. The problem is the cost...of land, and what has become "conventional" agriculture. The "affiliation" with the most farmers as heads of households stands at 50%; the affiliation with the least is at 1%, according to The Amish.
Jabo, great observations! We have interacted with the Amish in Tennessee. As the older English farmers pass away the local Amish buy up the old farmsteads from the English farmers children, they do not want the farm just the cash. It is amazing to watch them work the land with horses, etc. On education, I remember both my mom and dad telling me that if you can read with understanding, you could accomplish anything you put your mind toward. The Amish are the Prime example of that statement. Thank you for sharing old friend.
Thanks Rich. The problem is the cost...of land, and what has become "conventional" agriculture. The "affiliation" with the most farmers as heads of households stands at 50%; the affiliation with the least is at 1%, according to The Amish.
Jabo, great observations! We have interacted with the Amish in Tennessee. As the older English farmers pass away the local Amish buy up the old farmsteads from the English farmers children, they do not want the farm just the cash. It is amazing to watch them work the land with horses, etc. On education, I remember both my mom and dad telling me that if you can read with understanding, you could accomplish anything you put your mind toward. The Amish are the Prime example of that statement. Thank you for sharing old friend.