Download or read book Agricultural Economy of Manitoba Hutterite Colonies written by John Ryan and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1977-01-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hutterite way of life originated in central Europe nearly 450 years ago. Today, Hutterite colonies are unique features of the agricultural landscape of Manitoba. This pioneering study, based on years of field research, presents a thorough account of every aspect of the agricultural base of the Hutterite way of life. Beginning with an historical account of Hutterite settlement, colony administration, and a description of day-to-day life, the study proceeds to a derailed description of the agricultural economy through which the Hutterites maintain their distinctive way of life.