Into the Next Century

Crossing into the next century Larzac militants continue to press for the same goals that developed during the lutte. Their commitment to small scale, ecologically sound agriculture has strengthened as has their commitment to aid politically disenfranchised farming populations in the third world, particularly, but not exclusively, the French colonies in the Pacific. They also continue to press for the development of eco-tourism in their region and seek ways to maintain economic viability through activities in what, in spite of Roquefort, continues to be a marginal area for agriculture. Their commitment to nonviolence both as a core value and a strategic method remains the force that binds the community together. Throughout the period since this book was first published the Larzac has remained a point of reference for others engaged in the struggle for nonviolent self-determination in the face of state power on both local and international levels.