We asked Barbara to tell us something about her biodynamic farm because we don't know what
biodynamic farming is. This is what she told us -
Biodynamics is, in the words of Johann von Goethe (the great philosopher), not about seeing
things new but a new way of seeing that we are already familiar with. It is an exciting option
where a profound development of agricultural practice is also a path of personal growth.
The origins of Biodynamics are to be found at the beginning of the 20th Century with
experienced traditional European farmers who noticed that their animal, plant and soil health
were deteriorating. In their experience the application of the then very modern chemical
fertilisers did not solve the decline in farm health. A number of these farmers approached
Rudolf Steiner, as an individual who was working with renewal of thinking and practice in
many aspects of life, including education, economy, medicine, the arts and sciences.
They asked him for some practical suggestions for their agricultural circumstances.
Today individuals from many aspects of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and private
gardening find common ground in applying the Biodynamic Preparations suggested by
Rudolph Steiner in 1924. It remains a new agricultural science.
Biodynamically grown food provides consumers with food that is valued for its flavour
and quality.
In order to work with Biodynamic Preparations, it is necessary to keep an open mind
and apply the Biodynamic Preparations onto your property for farming and gardening
and observe the outcomes. |
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