In the past, children were born with the help of midwives, but are now delivered at a nearby hospital. All money is brought in through products produced on the farms, so they do not leave the colony for work. Until the late 1950's, women did most of the work on the farm. Recent advancements in technology have made the men play a larger role in farming by running the new machinery. Due to their frugality, Hutterites shop wholesale and the women make clothing for the colony.
Hutterite men tend to wear the basic black suit with a white collared shirt.
In the past, the women wore clothes that lacked color and thus personality. Now they are allowed to wear colorful fabrics that accent their person tastes. However, traditional Hutterite dress is necessary due to the harsh environment they work in and their strong religious beliefs.