Learn about Biodynamics Wherever You Are
Our distance-learning courses and webinars give farmers and gardeners across North America and beyond the opportunity to learn from leading biodynamic educators, delve deep into the principles and philosophy of biodynamics, and build communities of support among peers.
Scroll down to learn more about our upcoming webinars, discover our online courses, watch a free introductory webinar on biodynamics, and explore a list of other online resources that may aid your learning journey.
Upcoming Webinars
Finding the Synergy of Biodynamics and Permaculture
Wednesday, April 25
with Marjory House
Rehydrate the Earth
Recharge Groundwater and Create Habitat on any Scale
Wednesday, May 23
with Lydia Nielsen
Biodynamic Urban Gardening
Tuesday, June 12
with Dennis Dietzel
Arboreal Apiculture
Thursday, July 19
with Michael Joshin Thiele
Cover Cropping
Tuesday, August 21
with Jean-Paul Courtens
We are so grateful to our Business and Community Partners, Coastal Roots Farm (link is external), Andrew Beedy Agricultural Design & Consulting (link is external), and Vermont Compost Company (link is external) for their sponsorship of this year's webinars.
Introductory Biodynamic Webinar
Biodynamic Principles and Practices Free Webinar
This webinar explores the unique and practical ways that you can apply biodynamics to grow the most nutrient-dense and vibrant food possible, build soil organic matter, revitalize landscapes, and protect the climate by bringing more carbon into the living realm.
Presented live on August 30, 2017, with Thea Maria Carlson, Executive Director of the Biodynamic Association.
Online Courses
Foundations of Biodynamic Beekeeping
Next cohort will begin February 2019
This six-month online course is an opportunity for those who want to explore in-depth the nature and life of the honeybee from the biodynamic perspective—an understanding which gives rise to appropriate beekeeping practices that allow the bees to thrive.
The Individuality of the Farm
Next cohort will begin in September 2018
In this six-month interactive course, we will develop a deeper understanding of biodynamics through intensive study of Rudolf Steiner's Agriculture, the 1924 series of lectures that founded the worldwide biodynamic movement.
Digging Deeper: Cosmic and Earthly Evolution for Farmers
Next cohort will begin October 2018
Digging Deeper: Cosmic and Earthly Evolution for Farmers is an advanced biodynamic course designed for those who have completed The Individuality of the Farm and wish to delve deeper into the spiritual scientific foundations of biodynamics.
"Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring presentation. It was practical and moving and I look forward to the next presentation." -Elizabeth, Introduction to Biodynamic Beekeeping Webinar Participant
"I have never participated in a webinar before but appreciate how the information was presented to me in a clear, practical format. Also, just by listening to this, was able to feel the layers in which these plants are connected to us for our healing and healing of the earth. Feeling such gratitude to the presenters and to Rudolph Steiner for what he brought through!" -Biodynamic Herbal Remedies Webinar Participant
"Absolute joy to be able to connect to a thought-provoking webinar and look forward to participating again. Thank you!" — Biodynamic Animal Husbandry Webinar Participant
Farmer Training
The Biodynamic Farmer Foundation Year offers aspiring biodynamic farmers the opportunity to build a solid foundation in the principles and practices of biodynamic agriculture. Individual support from an experienced mentor farmer and a cohesive, integrated, and interactive learning curriculum bring biodynamics to life.
The Biodynamic Farmer Development Year, which will begin in 2019, will develop and deepen the skills needed for biodynamic farm management for those who graduate from the foundation year. This program will allow for specialization in specific farm management and production areas.
Online Learning from Others
Demeter USA: Biodynamic Farm Standard
For those farmers wanting to spend some time walking through the seven principles of the Demeter Biodynamic Farm Standard, for farm apprentices and students, or anyone for that matter who wants to learn more about what it takes to be a Demeter certified farm, Demeter USA offers comprehensive presentations on their Farmer Training page (link is external).
Triptolemos Courses for Biodynamic Understanding
Andrew and Kati Lorand have created three self-paced online biodynamic courses (link is external), which challenge you to become an active participant in learning about biodynamics through texts, explanations, pictures and short audios.
Other Webinars & Podcasts
Many webinars & podcasts on topics related to ecological agriculture have been offered by other organizations and are available to view online, including:
- e-Organic (link is external)
- MESA Applied Agroecology (link is external)
- Demeter USA (link is external)
- Fund a Farmer (link is external)
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (link is external)
- Practical Farmers of Iowa (link is external)
- MOSES (link is external)
- Midwest Permaculture (link is external)
- Farm Commons (link is external)
- National Good Food Network (link is external)
- Northeast Beginning Farmers Project (link is external)
- Organic Seed Alliance (link is external)
- In Her Boots Podcast (link is external)
- Rodale Institute (link is external)
- Farm-A-Yard (link is external)