If we are to embrace agroecological farming, we must educate the next generation of farmers and producers, writes our Regenerative Food and Farming lead Caroline Aitken.
Regenerative farming and the education landscape
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News & blogs: Schumacher College
Schumacher College launches major essay competition for 30th anniversary
We're excited to announce the launch of our 30th anniversary Essay Competition, "Education as if People and Planet Matter", in collaboration with Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine.The world is in a state of shock. The pandemic is forcing us to rethink a whole host...
Forest Gardens at Schumacher College
Our Horticultural Intern Emilia shares her thoughts on the two forest gardens at Schumacher College on the Dartington estate.
Practising place-fullness with Dr Sarah Elisa Kelly
In this immersive reflection, Dr Sarah Elisa Kelly explores our understanding and experience of place and offers a simple exercise to help you feel more ‘place-full’.
Soil, Soul, Society: A poem by Paul Heaney
A poetic response to Schumacher College founder Satish Kumar’s trinity of soil, soul and society.
Vegan or not vegan: is that the question?
Head of Food at Schumacher College, Julia Ponsonby explains how food plays an important role not just in the community here, but in our approach to learning too.
Why study Holistic Science?
We delve into the thinking behind this course, and its pertinence in relation to the current global crises we’re facing,
In praise of soils: World Soil Day
Happy World Soil Day! Our Conservation and Land Manager writes on the importance of soil, plus watch a special video message from the Head Gardener at Schumacher College.
Could our new undergraduate degree help shape farming’s future?
Schumacher College has launched Britain’s first degree in Regenerative Food and Farming – with the aim of enabling people who want to make a lasting difference to agriculture, from the grassroots up.
Old Postern added to English Heritage’s At Risk Register
Schumacher College’s medieval parsonage, once home to the half-brother of Richard II and also to the celebrated botanist William Keble Martin, is among the latest buildings to be added to annual Heritage at Risk Register.