The Biodynamic Association (BDA) awakens and enlivens co-creative relationships between humans and the earth, transforming the practice and culture of agriculture to renew the vitality of the earth, the integrity of our food, and the health and wholeness of our communities.
Join or renew your membership today to collectively engage the transformative potential of biodynamics to meet the great challenges facing Earth and humanity.
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In this unprecedented time, we are offering this new page as a way to showcase what our community offers, so you can stay connected and perhaps support one another. Check back often as offerings will be updated weekly! If you have products or services you would like to let our community know about and are a current member or Business Partner, please email partners@biodynamics.com for more information.
Michigan Forms a New Biodynamic Regional Group
By Anna McAvoy-Emrick
An exciting development in...
Posted on Aug 7, 2020
BDA & Demeter USA Q&As
As we announced in June, the boards of directors of the Biodynamic Association (BDA) and Demeter USA have voted to initiate a process to bring our two organizations together into one new organization: the Biodynamic Demeter Association.
Posted on Jul 29, 2020
Biodynamics, Social Justice, and Rudolf Steiner's Agriculture Course
How do we grow food that nourishes the whole human being, and communities, in body, soul, and spirit?
Posted on Jun 30, 2020
Honoring Hugh Courtney
Hugh Jordan Courtney passed the threshold quietly in his sleep on June 15, 2020, at the noble age of 87 in Woolwine, Virginia. Hugh was a man of great feelings and high standards. He entered the world on Friday, July 8, 1932, in Cook County, IL. Little did anyone know at the time how much land this one man’s work would heal.
Posted on Jun 25, 2020
Definitivamente, lo volvería a vivir - I Would Do It All Again
Definitivamente, lo volvería a vivir.
[English...
Posted on Jun 18, 2020
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North American Biodynamic Conference
The North American Biodynamic Conference brings together 700-1000 farmers, gardeners, educators, students, activists, entrepreneuers, and others interested in biodynamics from across the continent — and beyond. The largest biodynamic gathering on this continent, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, question, share, and explore over the course of five days of programming.
Discover more about our 2021 conference in Westminster, CO, on November 10-14; alternative programming for November 11-15, 2020; and recordings, reflections, photos, and details from past conferences.
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About Our Work
The Biodynamic Association (BDA) is a participatory, membership-based nonprofit organization that works to nurture the North American biodynamic movement as a diverse, collaborative, and thriving ecosystem. We aim to incubate strong leadership in the biodynamic community; grow the community of biodynamic farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and land stewards; communicate the powerful vision of biodynamics and the potential it holds for the Earth; and nurture the deep spiritual roots and insights of biodynamics.
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Reach and support thousands of people interested in biodynamics and regenerative agriculture by becoming a committed Business & Community Partner of the Biodynamic Association. To find out more, contact Penny Molina at penny@biodynamics.com(link sends e-mail) or (262) 649-9212 x7.