Mother Jones and Pocahontas County

 

In 2019, Mother Jones published an article titled "The New Generation of Back-to-the-Landers" by Amy Westervelt. The article profiles several young people who are moving to rural areas to start farms, homesteads, and other businesses that are focused on sustainability and community.

Westervelt writes that the new generation of back-to-the-landers is motivated by a variety of factors, including climate change, economic inequality, and a desire to live a more connected and meaningful life. Many of these young people are also interested in preserving traditional skills and knowledge, and in building more resilient communities.

The article highlights several examples of the new back-to-the-land movement, including:

• A group of young farmers in Vermont who are using innovative farming practices to grow food for their local community.
• A couple in California who are running a successful homestead that offers educational programs and workshops on sustainable living.
• A group of friends in New York who have started a land trust to acquire and preserve land for sustainable agriculture and forestry.

Westervelt concludes the article by arguing that the new generation of back-to-the-landers is offering a hopeful vision for the future. She writes that these young people are "building a more resilient and sustainable food system, creating new economic opportunities in rural communities, and preserving traditional skills and knowledge."

The Mother Jones article is part of a growing trend of media coverage on the new back-to-the-land movement. Other outlets that have covered the movement include The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR.

The new back-to-the-land movement is still in its early stages, but it is growing rapidly. According to a 2022 report by the National Young Farmers Coalition, the number of farmers under the age of 35 increased by 6% between 2012 and 2017. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years.

• In 2019, Mother Jones published an article on the new generation of back-to-the-landers. The article profiled several young people who are choosing to move to rural areas and start farms or communes.
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Mother Jones magazine's coverage of the back-to-the-land movement has helped to raise awareness of the movement and its goals. The magazine has also provided a platform for back-to-the-landers to share their stories and perspectives.

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