05/27/2026
Over the past several months, I’ve been working on a new concept through Plain & Modest Magazine that helps connect Arizona stores with Amish & plain-community readers from the Midwest & Northeastern U.S.
The idea is a little different than traditional advertising.
Some stores may have inventory that strongly appeals to Amish readers through print advertising in the magazine:
• tools
• cast iron
• vintage farm equipment
• practical antiques
• quality handcrafted goods
• useful household items
Yes, Amish will pay to have these items shipped to them. Over the past ten years doing business with Amish communities, I’ve personally witnessed items as large as antique road graders, farm equipment, trailers, and other vintage machinery being shipped long distances to Amish homes and farms.
Because of that, we already know many Amish buyers are willing to arrange shipping for smaller practical items as well.
At the same time, many of these same stores also have strong visual appeal for non-Amish locals and broader online audiences through Facebook videos, reels, and promotional content.
We’ve begun developing a compatibility walkthrough system that separates:
✔ Amish Reader Compatibility (print exposure)
✔ Online Promotional Compatibility (social media/public visibility)
The magazine reaches Amish readers through print.
The online content helps promote stores publicly.
We may also help connect stores with Amish and rural suppliers throughout the Midwest & Northeast who produce practical handcrafted products and inventory.
Still refining the process, but this flyer gives a pretty good overview of what we’re building.
If you think your store, inventory, or products may be a fit, feel free to reach out.
— Jamie Feterl
Plain & Modest Magazine