General Info

The Schumacher Center is heir to the programs of the E. F. Schumacher Society, founded in 1980. It is a leader in the movement to create a 'new economy,' one that supports both people and the planet. The Schumacher Center's work has included micro-lending, lease agreements for affordable access to land, the issuance of local currency, and the organization of community supported industry. The Schumacher Center houses: * A research library that stewards materials representing the rich tradition of community economics * A lecture series that showcases the visionaries of the movement * Training seminars and conferences that inform and inspire action * On-the-ground projects to test and develop models and tools to empower citizens