The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Shopping While Amish

The Amish grow a large amount of food that they consume, but they are also allowed to purchase food and products in other places. They usually shop at salvage stores, Amish-run dry goods stores, and even large supermarkets like Walmart. They just have to be a little picky on what they buy!

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