The Amish's way of earning a life is by farming. However, their way of farming is very traditional. They do not use any machines to help them in their farming. The main tools they use are rakes, and other tools pulled by animals such as bulls. Water to the fields is provided by a well dug in the neighbourhood. They go through the traditional harvesting season, which is mainly ploughing, sowing and harvesting.
During plowing, a structure with rakes underneath is pulled through the field by a bull. After that, during the sowing season, the farmer has to plant the seed into the soil, covering every inch of the field, which is back-breaking work. Lastly, during the harvesting season, the crops have to be hacked and wrapped in bundles to be brought home. This crop usually is for the next year. Any leftovers are usually sold.
As such, the Amish people does not need to buy their food and this can easen their burden.
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