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Amish farmers keep dairy strong

Agri-View staff
Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023

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The Wisconsin Amish population is the fourth-largest in North America, according to amishamerica.com information. With a population of more than 15,000, Wisconsin has fewer Amish than only Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. The Wisconsin Amish population is spread across almost 4 dozen settlements in the state, with a total of 120 church districts.

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