The Biodynamics class was great! Biodynamics is a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture, food production and nutrition, and a potent force for change worldwide. Poki talked about the ecological approach and showed us his barrel compost he makes and how to do it and the practical side of applying Biodynamic products and principles to his compost and soil, while Dominique talked more about the spiritual side of what Biodynamics represents.
We got a planting calendar page for the month and many handouts on the basics of Biodynamics. Then we went out to the fields to learn more. Biodynamics is so much more than just growing food.
Here are links to the handouts and resources:
BIODYNAMIC ASSOCIATION: www.biodynamics.com
12 ways to Learn More about Biodynamics:
https://www.biodynamics.com/content/12-ways-learn-more-about-biodynamics
PLANTING CALENDER:
Stella Datura-Biodynamic Planting Calender
https://steiner.presswarehouse.com/Books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=432258
JOSEPHINE PORTER INSTITUTE: (to buy preparations and literature)
www.jpibiodynamics.org
BIODYNAMIC FARMING AND REPARATIONS: (free 20 page doc from ATTRA)
www.demeter-usa.org/downloads/Demeter-Science-Biodynamic-Farming-&-Compost.pdf
PFEIFFER CENTER: (training and workshops)
www.pfeiffercenter.org
RUDOLF STEINER ARCHIVES: (free downloads-please donate)
http://wn.rsarchive.org
PURCHASING BIODYNAMIC COMPOST LOCALLY:
www.gardengaia.com
(Maggie: 505-982-6879)
BOOKS
Agriculture
Eight lectures given 1922-23 by Rudolf Steiner (free download)
http://wn.rsarchive.org/search=mode?query=agriculture&mode=context
Culture & Horticulture by Wolf D. Storl
https://steiner.presswarehouse.com/Books/AuthorDetail.aspx?id=24062
Gardening for Life by Maria Thun
https://steiner.presswarehouse.com/Books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=167
CONFERENCE:
2016 North American Biodynamic Conference
November 16-20, 2016
Santa Fe Community Convention Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
