Back-to-the-land movement

The Back-to-the-land movement is a social and cultural trend where individuals or communities choose to leave urban settings to live self-sufficiently in rural or natural environments. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s, it emphasizes sustainable living, organic farming, and a closer connection to nature. Participants often seek independence from consumer society, aiming to foster healthier lifestyles and environmental harmony. The movement also reflects ideals of simplicity, self-reliance, and a desire to reconnect with traditional ways of life, countering urbanization’s perceived disconnect from nature and community.