Before our first session on Tuesday, October 24, it would be beneficial for folks to read the first three chapters of Esoteric Science. The first chapter is not as important, but has some interesting thoughts. The second and third chapters are a review (from a slightly different perspective) of what he covered in much of Theosophy and will get you in the mood of the book. The way he addresses these aspects are perhaps clearer than they were in Theosophy. See what you think!
Please also use this pre-course time to introduce yourself to your classmates. First click "Comment Now," and then when you get to the session page, scroll down to the bottom where it says "Add a Comment." Put your name and where you live in the subject, and then in the comment area tell us what kind of farming or gardening activity you are currently engaged in. You're welcome to share other thoughts or intentions for the course as well.
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laura lyvers said:
Hello all ~ I am excited about this class!
I have studied Steiner and have practiced biodynamics for awhile...wholeheartedly....and am now felling ready to engage in Esoteric Science as a text, especially with the wisdom Cory brings. Wasn't that first class "The Farm Individuality" great!? so good, I decided to take it again this year :)
My work with farming and gardening is at home: on my husband's large-scale hog and grain farm I care for a small dairy herd, milk very sweet Jersey cows and obsessively manage their pastures. I grow a variety of herbs and flowers for my home apothocary, and for the making of the biodynamic preparations, which I do for my little business "Bio-Ag Resources".
I also work at a grass fed beef farm, Foxhollow Farm, KY for over 10 years now, as their BD gal....making preps for the 735 acres of land (now certified Demeter) and have transitioned from spraying the preps each year myself to just "guiding" the spray operation for the farm.
My husband and I grow and raise way too much food....but it is so delicious, surely because of biodynamics.... and we love sharing it with others.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Karen1 said:
I'm excited to be returning to this classroom to deepen my exploration of the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, particularly through the expression of biodynamics. I'm grateful to Corey for his commitment to the path and so generously sharing his knowledge and wisdom while making this great body of work more accessible. I don't farm yet but am actively searching for a place to begin working with biodynamics as a devotional practice and as a path for my spiritual development. I'm currently living about 40 miles west of Chicago, IL.
Looking forward to sharing this time and opportunity to dig deeper with you all.
jmgsfg said:
Happy to be going further into Biodynamics and Rudolf Steiner. I experienced so much more than I imagined from the first class. Grateful for so much more to digest! ~Julia
kmvoellinger said:
I am working on transitioning our 200+ acre Farm and Orchard from Certified Organic to Certified Biodynamic. I focus on growing an acre of BD strawberries and act as the BD coordinator for the rest of our team! I am looking forward to not only learning more of Steiner's philosophies, but also hearing and learning from the rest of the class!
Mark Lindquist said:
Hello Everyone
My name is Mark and I live in West Palm Beach Florida. Currently, my girlfriend and I have made 1 batch of barrel compost and garden with the planting calenders. I would like start my own biodynamic farm or complete the NABDAP in hope that I can contribute to the deeds Rudolf Steiner brought for humanity. I'm excited to further my knowledge of biodynamics and learn with this class.
scott_a_fishman said:
I currently live in Seattle, WA where I own a financial consulting business. I have about 300 acres of land in Ecuador which I have not developed. Not sure what the future holds for me there. Full of possibilities. Nice to be back for part two with Cory.
greeljl said:
Hey Everyone,
I have been looking forward to this class since this spring. This year school has been keeping me busy enough where I wasn't able to make much progress on the farm. Still have a few goats, and a couple highland cattle. Would like to expand the wood line next year which would allow more usable pasture for the livestock. Also looking forward to using the preparations we learned about in the last course.
asherputterman said:
Hi, my name is Asher. My wife and I grow specialty cut flowers in Midcoast Maine and we are interested in using and understanding more biodynamic practices.
CompostellaFarm said:
Hi! My name is Madeline! My partner and I own Compostella Farm, a 1 acre greens farm in Louisiana. I am so excited to dive more into biodynamics as we integrate it more into our farm.
costanzg said:
Hello Everyone!
My name is Gina Schley and I live in Denver, CO. I've been intensely gardening for 13 years, in community based projects and at home. My husband and I just purchased a 3 acre property and I'm in the beginning stages of trying my hand at flower farming. I'll be growing lavender as a primary crop with cut-flower and herbs as a secondary crop. With a few years of experimenting with biodynamics under my belt I'm convinced there is something to it so I'm ready to "dive deeper" ;).
costanzg said:
Hello Everyone!
I've been intensely gardening for 13 years, in community based projects and at home. My husband and I just purchased a 3 acre property and I'm in the beginning stages of trying my hand at flower farming. I'll be growing lavender as a primary crop with cut-flower and herbs as a secondary crop. With a few years of experimenting with biodynamics under my belt I'm convinced there is something to it so I'm ready to "dive deeper" ;).
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