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Biodynamic agriculture focuses on enhancing the life processes of nature. We work to create self-contained farm individualities. Each BD farm develops its own identity based on the relationships between the animals that provide fertility for the soil, the fields that provide food for animals and people, the plant life, the meadows, the orchards, the forests and the wetlands giving space for birds, insects and other wildlife. These interrelations support a healthy farm capable of producing quality, health-giving products.

 

Farm balance and health are further encouraged by the use of biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays. These special preparations are used instead of chemical sprays & are made on the farm from common medicinal herbs and animal sheaths. They help the soil and plants to relate to the form-giving forces of nature.

 

A variety of sustainable farming techniques are used including: crop rotation, composting, interplanting,  and careful treatment of livestock. This ensures longevity and quality. Influences from the moon, zodiac and planets are also taken into account. The farmer essentially becomes the conductor of an orchestra. He recognizes weaknesses in the farm and works to strengthen the whole farm organism by working in cooperation with nature.

 

he CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) movement grew out of biodynamic farming, with people recognizing the need to support the farm and its farmers, while receiving quality food in return. Many BD farms also receive regular visits from school children and adults looking for a chance to connect with nature.

 

Biodynamic agriculture seeks to actively work with the health giving forces of nature. By enlivening the soil food can once again properly nourish people. Biodynamic practitioners work to balance these life forces and heal the earth.  BD Farmers use there knowledge of nature, powers of perception and a variety of sustainable techniques.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 00:09