Andrew Troyer was teaching in his Amish settlement's school in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1977 when his pupils began relaying orders for rope. Troyer had brought his handmade, hand-twisting machine to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock An increasing number of Amish people are embracing electric bikes as a practical, affordable, and sustainable ...

Coauthored with Jeanette Harder, Ph.D. Understanding Amish values and customs helps us support families and communities to keep their children safe. In this piece, we provide background on various ...

Andrew Troyer's Rope Company, which began as a school project, now supplies major retailers like Tractor Supply. Many Amish businesses, such as Chupp's Country Cupboard, thrive on word-of-mouth and a ...