Are Gen Z rejecting city life for farm life? | The Stream

Faced with burnout, soaring rents, and a yearning for a slower, more intentional life, Gen Z is leaving cities behind for farms. From homesteading to off-grid communities, young people are redefining success through self-sufficiency and sustainability. But is rural life truly the answer, or does it bring its own set of challenges? With increasing land costs, social isolation, and infrastructure limitations, can this movement endure? We hear from those embracing this shift. Is rural living the key to a healthier, more sustainable society?

Presenter: Anelise Borges

Guests:
Shannon Hayes - CEO, SAP Bush Hollow Farm
Victor Gabriel Lara - Creative Director
Patrick Vernuccio - Urban gardening content creator and author
Mohammed Ali Al Khater - Co-Founder and CEO, Torba Farm

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Post from Al Jazeera on March 21, 2025

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