Amish people end formal education at the eighth grade, do not hold political office, restrict involvement with outsiders, selectively use modern technologies, and are conscientious objectors to war.

The Old Order Amish of southern Monroe and northern Vernon County number 300 families with a population of 3,000. Amish farms, businesses, and manufacturing are found around Cashton, Norwalk, Ontario, ...

Despite variations between the many subgroups, the vast majority of Old Order Amish communities terminate formal education at the eighth grade, meet in homes for religious services, wear ...