The article explores the prevalent misunderstanding and belief that agroecology is about going backward. According to John Wilson, many cultures have a saying along the lines of 'we need to go back to go forward.' This is the goal of agroecology in Africa. It's about reconnecting and re-establishing one's roots. Communities in Africa that practice agroecology are not going backward; instead, they are moving ahead with agroecology serving as a foundation for their land-use practices. This is a highly sophisticated grassroots land management strategy centered on restoring their relationship with Nature.