Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Tucked away in the little town of Yoder is a store that focuses on food and crafts handmade and processed by the town's Amish and Mennonite community. Ruby Yoder, who owns Yoder Treasures & Treats, ...