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Amish Farming Keeps Cash Flow Low and Horses Strong
In south central Kansas Old Order Amish farms stay cash based with small diversified holdings around 200 acres. They avoid bank debt, use iron wheel machinery or horses, and rely on family credit networks. Repairs hinge on local blacksmiths who adapt existing machines to Amish beliefs, balancing slower, cheaper equipment with self sufficiency.
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Dennis Dumler
Harris News Service
Kansas
Armer
Minnesota
Yoder