Amish John Deere tractor - photo

[owen moore]

I was told that the Amish belief does not allow for their community to be a member of any kind of outside cooperative ( rural electric coop ) for example. That is why everything is either powered by humans, animals, or gasoline engines. The Mennonites are a little bit more liberal. I live in close proximity to both groups and all I can say is they are good honest folks that keep to themselves.