Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food, and nutrition.
Biodynamics is rooted in the work of philosopher and scientist Dr. Rudolf Steiner, whose 1924 lectures to farmers opened a new way to integrate scientific understanding with a recognition of spirit in nature. Biodynamics has continued to develop and evolve since the 1920s through the collaboration of many farmers and researchers. Around the world, biodynamics is alive in thousands of thriving gardens, farms, vineyards, ranches, and orchards. The principles and practices of biodynamics can be applied anywhere food is grown, with thoughtful adaptation to scale, landscape, climate, and culture.
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Biodynamic Principles & Practices
The Farm Individuality
Biodynamic Preparations
Que Es la Agricultura Biodinamica?
Descubre los conceptos básicos de biodinámica con Introducción al Método Agricola Biodinámico (link is external) de Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer y Que Es la Agricultura Biodinamica? (link is external) de Herbert Koepf. Estamos creando una página web que contiene mas recursos en español. Por favor enviar artículos, libros, videos, o otros recursos a sarah@biodynamics.com.
Biodynamic Research
Certification
Biodynamic certification for farms and products is managed worldwide by Demeter International (link is external), in the United States by Demeter USA (link is external), and in Canada by Demeter Canada (link is external). Read the U.S. Demeter Biodynamic® Farm Standard (link is external) to learn more about the principles of this system and requirements for Biodynamic certification.
Biodynamic Stories
Delve Deeper
Online Learning
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.
Watch a free introductory webinar on biodynamics, learn more more through our webinar series, investigate more deeply in our distance learning courses, and explore other online learning resources.
North American Biodynamic Conference
Gather, share, question, and explore together with 800-1000 farmers, gardeners, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, activists, and enthusiasts from the region, across North America, and around the world at the 2019 North American Biodynamic Conference, held this year in the heart of the Adirondacks in Upstate New York.
Five days of programming will include on-farm field days and in-depth workshops, inspiring and thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on workshops for beginners and experienced practitioners, delicious local and Biodynamic food and beverages, artistic and cultural activities, interactive conversations, and many new connections.
Biodynamic 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. 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.
Both programs are open to established farmers and apprentices and may be pursued regardless of location.
Books & Calendars
Some of our recommended introductory books are listed below. See our Books & Calendars page for even more suggestions, and visit our partner SteinerBooks for a full selection of calendars and books on biodynamics and related topics. All BDA members who join or renew at the Seed Sower level and above receive a 15% discount on all titles at SteinerBooks (link is external).
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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. The 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.