West Coast

Summer tasks and the art of sustainable orchard care 

Harnessing Lunar Rhythms: An Introduction to Biodynamic Practices 

10:30am-11:30am

From BDANC (Biodynamic Association of Northern California)

Save the date for our Autumn Gathering 
September 27-28 

Blossom's Farm, Aromas CA

Explore the life of the Biodynamic farm with us.

At each solstice and equinox BDANC members and friends explore a unique theme through experiential activity, we study, eat great food, and we create the Biodynamic Preparations that will be needed for Northern California in the coming season. These medicines realign Nature with the cosmos.

The one day tasting event will feature a collective of producers showcasing wines with a future-focused approach to farming from the historic Sonoma Valley. 

Join us at Paicines Ranch Vineyard for an immersive half-day field day exploring sheep grazing as part of a complete regenerative ecosystem approach to winegrowing. This interactive gathering will be led by Kelly Mulville (Paicines Ranch), Tommy Fenster (UC David / Ecdysis Foundation) and Chris Storm (Starr and Storm Crop Solutions) and will show how strategic grazing creates beneficial reciprocity throughout the entire vineyard system—from soil microbiome to wildlife habitat to wine quality and terroir expression.

June 21 - June 22nd weekend: 

Save the date:  June 21 - June 22nd: The BDANC Summer Gathering  will be at Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm, in Santa Rosa. Theme: Life in Farming as well as the plants Valerian and Stinging Nettle - More information to come!!!

This national gathering will bring together food systems leaders, farmers, academics, and advocates to tackle pressing environmental, economic, and health challenges. With over 500 attendees expected, the event will feature inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, local field trips, and networking opportunities—all designed to strengthen and reimagine our food systems movement.

Oregon Biodynamic Group Summer Preparation-Making

Sunday, June 8 2025

Singing Creek Farm, Cottage Grove 

Click here for more information: https://www.oregonbd.org/

An all-day event featuring some of the most cutting-edge speakers exploring the nexus between our agriculture, health -- of the planet as well as of animals (including us hu-mans) -- and environmental justice. The forum will be both a live event in our barn and a virtual event, viewable from anywhere. Our online streaming version will offer the same great content, plus translation into Spanish and some level of virtual connection to keep our online friends in the networking loop that has been such an important part of past events.