The Back-to-the-Land Movement

The Back-to-the-Land Movement was a social trend primarily in the 1960s and 1970s where many people chose to leave urban environments to live self-sufficiently in rural or undeveloped areas. Participants aimed to reconnect with nature, escape commercialization, and promote sustainable living through activities like farming, gardening, and homemade crafts. This movement reflected a desire for independence, environmental responsibility, and simpler lifestyles, often inspired by countercultural ideals, and contributed to the growth of organic farming and alternative lifestyles.