Overview

• The Amish in Lancaster County uphold strict bans on smartphones and certain modern technologies based on Ordnung guidelines.
• Visitors can book farm stays online but must relinquish devices upon arrival for a self-directed digital detox.
• Community votes govern the trial of adapted tools such as horse-drawn power implements and LED-lit buggies.
• During rumspringa, some Amish teenagers acquire smartphones, highlighting generational tensions over technology.
• Local businesses maintain simple websites, blogs and social media pages to attract customers while adhering to Ordnung constraints.