Posted on Jun 2, 2022
As the world faces an ever-growing crisis—of climate, soil, water, even spirit—it has become increasingly clear that the Biodynamic movement plays a vital role in building solutions. Thanks to the efforts of many throughout the U.S. Biodynamic community over a number of years—and a collective desire to galvanize resources and strengthen the movement in order to “meet the moment”— the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance was born on January 1, 2022, unifying the Biodynamic Association and Demeter USA. The goal was to create an organization that could serve as a national network to offer leadership in the United States in helping to solve the multiple layers of crisis we find ourselves collectively facing. After an extensive and rigorous national search, we are pleased to announce Sheila Foster as the first Executive Director of the new Alliance.
Posted on Apr 21, 2022
By Sonomi Obinata
In the middle of the cold winter, we farmers get to sit and think thoughts, and imagine the wonderful things we will create when warmth returns with spring. It was January 2016 when I attended the Pfeiffer Center Midwinter Agricultural Intensive. We focused on the study of two biodynamic preparation plants: yarrow and dandelion. This study inspired me to start an event on (then) KK’s The Farm, which I called the Dandelion Festival. I wish everybody would host an event dedicated to the dandelion to celebrate the wonders of spring.
In our studies, longtime biodynamic practitioner and teacher, Harald Hoven, instructed us to stand next to the dandelion and to observe the plant, first looking at it out of focus then in focus. I asked inwardly, "May I know who you are?"
Posted on Mar 12, 2022
By Isaac Daniel and Josh Gulliver
“Hello! We’re new around here and really excited to be a part of things, but you might need to show us around a little.” There’s really no better way for us to start. The two of us, Isaac and Josh, are both newcomers to biodynamics, new to Demeter certification, and we happen to be working with hemp, an area that is also somewhat new to biodynamics. We are new faces in a newer industry to biodynamics, and it is a beautiful place to be.
Posted on Sep 23, 2021
What Are Green Apples Good For?
By Marney Blair
We're pleased to offer a ten-week online course with Marney on Biodynamic Animal Husbandry which begins in October. Sign up now to dive deeper !
Annie likes an appetizer. I have learned this about her. It is to be expected really. In many cultures, a little bitter or astringent nugget is served before the main course or alongside. Even tea works as an appetizer. These little tasty treats work to awaken the sensory. When the nerves are stimulated, juices in our digestive tract are released and begin a remarkable process of turning something material into something spiritually nutritious.
For Annie, sour apples and oats with molasses gets her going. Strange you may think. But not if you are a cow. The cow can stay within a “digestive mood” over many hours of the day. She is either ripping...
Posted on Sep 1, 2021
We find ourselves in a liminal space still — we are not two distinct organizations, yet we have not yet fully recomposed.
Posted on Jul 1, 2021
BDA Member & Supporter, Robin Hulbert, shares his story of farming and pursuing biodynamics with his wife and community in New Hampshire.
Posted on Jun 25, 2021
We are excited to announce a new issue of the Biodynamics journal! This new issue of Biodynamics is particularly special as it reflects an ongoing evolution of what the journal provides to the reader in terms of knowledge, practice, and spirit. We would also like to take a moment to recognize the eyes, hands, and hearts that have taken great care to bring this to our community. Grace Stepanova has energetically stepped into the role of Journal Coordinator at the Biodynamic Association, with the entire communications team providing encouragement and support.
For those of you who are members, you know that receiving the journal is one of the true gifts of your membership. For aspiring members of the BDA, you can preview the journal here ! If you like what you read, we invite you to learn more about membership through visiting our membership page , which features our sliding...
