Non-market food and agricultural practice in Vermont’s Back-to-the-Land generation
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
The Back-to-the-Land movement of the 1960’s and 70’s saw a migration to Vermont of politically engaged, agrarian minded, and socially liberal “Freaks, Radicals, and Hippies” (to borrow language from a 2016 Vermont Historical Society exhibit). The cultural and political legacy of this generation still drives much of the identity and shape of Vermont. Of particular interest in looking at the unique legacy of this generation is their relationship with food and agriculture. This research surveys the history, political dynamics, and agricultural legacy of the Back-to-the-Land generation in Vermont.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Josh Farley
Graduate Student Mentors
Sam Bliss
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Second Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Community and International Development
Second Program/Major
Global Studies
Primary Research Category
Vermont Studies
Secondary Research Category
Food & Environment Studies
Tertiary Research Category
Social Sciences
Non-market food and agricultural practice in Vermont’s Back-to-the-Land generation
The Back-to-the-Land movement of the 1960’s and 70’s saw a migration to Vermont of politically engaged, agrarian minded, and socially liberal “Freaks, Radicals, and Hippies” (to borrow language from a 2016 Vermont Historical Society exhibit). The cultural and political legacy of this generation still drives much of the identity and shape of Vermont. Of particular interest in looking at the unique legacy of this generation is their relationship with food and agriculture. This research surveys the history, political dynamics, and agricultural legacy of the Back-to-the-Land generation in Vermont.