New York is One Of 32 States With a Amish Population

[Paladin1950]

Here in central New York State (Mohawk Valley) the Amish are a very familiar sight. Several miles outside of my town in several different directions, there are several different Amish families. They are always selling vegetables and baked goods. I often go and buy green tomatoes from one family. They put up signs along the road that they live on, to let you know that they are selling veggies and pies up ahead. When I'm in my car going to work in one direction, it normal to see their horse and buggy traveling along the side of the rode. For the most part, they keep to them selves, but do interact with the rest of us on occasion. I get along with them and and have no problems. But for whatever reason, some of my fellow white folk complain about them. Nit pick stuff. "Oh they smell like manure when they come into the stores!" Blah blah blah! Live and let live, I say.

I actually like seeing their horse and buggies out and about. It reminds me of some the stories my mother told me that when she was young and being with a grandfather or great grand father in his horse and buggy and going into town.

Cars just pass them with no problems. Of course when they have to come down narrow streets, such as mine, you have to drive slow behind them. Sometimes at night when I am in my house, I hear the clump clump clump sound of their horses passing my house.

https://amishamerica.com/new-york-amish/#mohawk valley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_Amish_population

 

[JaniceM]

When I lived not far from your area for awhile, I often saw Amish folks at grocery stores, with their buggies in the parking lots.

 

[caroln]

I've never come across a "smelly" Amish person in the store. But when I lived out in the country, there was this one farmer (not Amish) who would come into a local cafe for lunch who smelled like the inside of a silo. It was so strong there was no way to sit next to him at the counter and be able to eat. He was a really nice guy so no one complained, either just gave him a wide berth or got used to the smell. (I never got used to it. )

 

[jujube]

We have Amish folk here in Florida, mostly on the west coast. Some live there year-round, some have winter homes.

A few years ago, I bought my late mother some CBD cream at an Amish health goods store. It seemed odd but they had good prices.

 

[oldaunt]

The Amish work hard and often get dirty doing it. Can't be helped. I grew up on a farm. Unless you are showering 3x a day, some of that is going to hang with you for a bit.

 

[JustBonee]

Grew up in the country in NE Ohio, and Amish were part of everyday life there.
They were in our local schools, so got to know many that way. .... Amish, and Mennonites also.

But I didn't care for the buggies on the roads ... during a winter storm I encountered a buggy on an icy hill, and ended up in a ditch trying to avoid it.
And not all of their horses are of a calm nature either. They can get spooked easily on the roads.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Horses do create a huge amount of manure, which is not great on roads. Also, cars and buggies don't mix well, either. But I've heard most Amish are human.

 

[SeniorBen]

The Amish make some nice furniture.

 

[Jace]

Heard on the news, the govt. Is going after an Amish farmer in PA.
for not following Dept. of Agriculture guidelines.
i.e. Non-pasturized milk.
He owes Big $$ ...

OMG...what is happening? Everywhere?

 

[oldaunt]

Horses do create a huge amount of manure, which is not great on roads. Also, cars and buggies don't mix well, either. But I've heard most Amish are human.

Manure is just biodegradable fertilizer and makes the grass green after the rain washes it off the road. I've been gardening with it for decades.

 

[oldaunt]

Heard on the news, the govt. Is going after an Amish farmer in PA.
for not following Dept. of Agriculture guidelines.
i.e. Non-pasturized milk.
He owes Big $$ ...

OMG...what is happening? Everywhere?

Religious exemption should cover that.

 

[Bella]

Heard on the news, the govt. Is going after an Amish farmer in PA.
for not following Dept. of Agriculture guidelines.
i.e. Non-pasturized milk.
He owes Big $$ ...

OMG...what is happening? Everywhere?

Depending on what state you're in, there are laws about producing and selling raw milk, i.e., non-pasteurized milk. You are allowed to sell it in PA with certain stipulations.

Pennsylvania Department of AGRICULTURE Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services - PERMITS ALLOWING THE SALE OF RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION > https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/consumer_protection/FoodSafety/Milk_and_Dairy_Product_Permitting/Documents/Raw Milk Guidance updated Nov 1 2016.pdf

Raw Milk Laws State-by-State > https://milk.procon.org/raw-milk-laws-state-by-state/

Bella

 

[Marie5656]

Yep...my niece, who lives here in Akron, NY had some Amish guys come out to add a guest room to her attached garage. Did a great job. As they do not drive, they hired a driver to bring them out. They did a great job

 

[oldaunt]

Depending on what state you're in, there are laws about producing and selling raw milk, i.e., non-pasteurized milk. You are allowed to sell it in PA with certain stipulations.

Pennsylvania Department of AGRICULTURE Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services - PERMITS ALLOWING THE SALE OF RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION > https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/consumer_protection/FoodSafety/Milk_and_Dairy_Product_Permitting/Documents/Raw Milk Guidance updated Nov 1 2016.pdf

Raw Milk Laws State-by-State > https://milk.procon.org/raw-milk-laws-state-by-state/

Bella

Here, they won't sell you raw milk. But they WILL sell you a jug to carry the free milk home in.....

 

[WheatenLover]

When I think of the Amish, I think of puppy mills.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I would say that the Amish and Mennonite communities in this area are like any other group of people.

The majority of them are good people, but there are a few that have a history of of animal and domestic abuse.

I’m always curious about their customs, but I try to respect them by not bothering them with my foolishness.

 

[Teacher Terry]

They operate some of the most cruel puppy mills. When I read about it was horrific. I adopted a deaf puppy mill breeder and it took years for her to turn into a real dog.

 

[Tish]

They fascinate me, their life is so simple.
We don't have them over here.

 

[Fyrefox]

Parts of Pennsylvania are pretty much Amish central. I respect them, but they are a cloistered community that basically wants to be left alone, and can be rather judgmental of the “English,” we who are outside of their faith. Some are more flexible over what artifacts of modern life they accept and tolerate; I’ve seen younger Amish at farm markets on cell phones, but also seen signs at their stands asking for “modest dress” if the customer finds themselves “embarrassed” upon entering…

 

[oldaunt]

They operate some of the most cruel puppy mills. When I read about it was horrific. I adopted a deaf puppy mill breeder and it took years for her to turn into a real dog.

Like any other demographic, they include all kinds of people, and some few are cruel. Why paint an entire people with the same brush? Thats like saying all white people are racist, or all Native Americans are drunks.

 

[katlupe]

I see them in Aldis when shopping there. Not so much in Walmart. They live around here but I can't remember seeing the horse and buggy along the road.

I think they are like any other population. Some are good people and are good with their animals and families and some aren't. Their horses tend to be thin by our standards because they use them a lot.

 

[oldaunt]

I see them in Aldis when shopping there. Not so much in Walmart. They live around here but I can't remember seeing the horse and buggy along the road.

I think they are like any other population. Some are good people and are good with their animals and families and some aren't. Their horses tend to be thin by our standards because they use them a lot.

Most "hobby" horses are kept too fat and have health issues because of it.

 

[katlupe]

Most "hobby" horses are kept too fat and have health issues because of it.

Exactly! Then people complain that the Amish horses are too thin. The ones I have come across were very well trained and healthy.