Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), founder of biodynamics, was a highly trained scientist and respected philosopher. Long before many of his contemporaries, Steiner came to the conclusion that western civilization would increasingly bring destruction to itself and the earth if it did not begin to incorporate an objective understanding of the spiritual world and its interrelationship with the physical world. Steiner's spiritual scientific methods and insights have given birth to practical holistic innovations in many fields including education, banking, medicine, psychology, the arts and, not least, agriculture.

For a more in-depth overview of Steiner and resources for further reading, check out Hilmar Moore's Biographical Introduction for Farmers

150 Years of Steiner

2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Steiner's birth, and organizations and groups around the world have been planning activities to celebrate.

The most recent issue of Being Human, a new publication of the Anthroposophical Society, included an in-depth article by Professor Frederick Amrine on the importance of Steiner’s insights, as well as the challenges to the acceptance of his philosophy (available online at the Society’s website).