In a world where conventional agricultural methods threaten the environment, biodynamic farms and gardens are designed to have a sound ecological balance. This concise and fully illustrated book by Willy Schilthuis presents evidence that biodynamic crops put down deeper roots, show strong resistance to disease, and have better keeping qualities than conventionally produced crops. This book provides a great overview for the beginning biodynamic farmer or gardener.

Topics covered include:

• agriculture and the environment
• the earth, a living organism
• biodynamics: a brief history
• practical biodynamics
• social aspects
• looking to the future

This is a Board favorite: "The best introduction to biodynamics I have read." (Jean-Paul Courtens)

Author Bio: Willy Schilthuis was president of the Dutch Biodynamic Association for twenty-five years. She has written several books on biodynamic agriculture.

Reviews: “Explains the background of the organic view of agriculture and environment. Surely the best introduction available.” (Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2003)

“Taking an international view, Biodynamic Agriculture guides its readers from the first stages of considering this kind of farming right through to the sale of produce and the therapeutic effects of this kind of agriculture.” (The Environmentalist Magazine, November 2008)

Author: Willy Schilthuis
Translator: Tony Langham and Plym Peters
Paperback: 124 pages
Illustrations: Color photos
Publisher: Floris Books (2003)
Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 inches