Find out why we’re returning to the almost lost art of coppicing and the ecological and agricultural benefits of reviving this ancient practice.
News & blogs: Schumacher College
Orchard Wassailing in South Devon
How to hold your own apple wassail and details on the local tradition that continues among growers and farmers at Dartington and across South Devon.
Thriving together at the Oxford Real Farming Conference
Last week the ORFC brought together thousands to discuss ecological approaches to farming and food production, including many of us at Schumacher College.
Planning our growing spaces for 2022
Find out from our Head Gardener, Colum Pawson, how he goes about planning what to grow next season and where.
The ‘Slow’ Power of Environmental Communication
An interview with Satish Kumar who focuses on the importance of information, education, and ecological activism: “We need to build a culture of regeneration”. By Manlio Masucci, Navdanya International.
A new bursary scheme for the BSc Regenerative Food & Farming
A new scheme which will support up to 25 full-time students from England with a bursary of £3,250 to fund their studies during the 2022-23 academic year.
What do we mean by Regenerative? Nathan Einbinder
Our regenerative food and farming lead, Dr Nathan Einbinder explores the meaning of the term regenerative, the possible pitfalls and missuses. He goes on to offer his own definition and to outline the transformative framework that needs to underpin it if we are to tackle environmental and social crises.
Schumacher College students head to COP26
Updates from members of the Schumacher College learning community who are in Glasgow for COP26.
Satish Kumar discusses climate emergency with Pope at Vatican
Satish Kumar spoke at the Vatican on the 4th of October representing the JAIN Community as part of the ‘Faith and Science: Towards COP26’ event.
Holistic Science conference brings leading researchers to Dartington
Holistic Science conference brings researchers to Schumacher College.