Author Topic: Back to the Land in Italy  (Read 2016 times)

Womble

  • Joined Mar 2009
  • Stirlingshire, Central Scotland
Back to the Land in Italy
« on: March 19, 2018, 09:13:47 am »
I think this article in The Economist magazine about young people returning from cities to work the land may strike a chord with many here.




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Louise Gaunt

  • Joined May 2011
Re: Back to the Land in Italy
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2018, 11:12:27 am »
That is a really fascinating article, and I like to hope, indicates a realisation that for some, there is more to life than chasing a huge salary. Having access to family land helps, but none of the groups featured are making significant profits, but are enjoying a better quality of life and producing food for local people. I think there is a growing realisation among younger people that the dream they have been sold of higher salaries as a result of having a degree etc is really all a hollow promise, and for some, starting their own venture is a more fulfilling way of living.

 

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