Biodynamic Preparations Around the World
eBook - ePub

Biodynamic Preparations Around the World

Insightful Case Studies from Six Continents

  1. 336 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Biodynamic Preparations Around the World

Insightful Case Studies from Six Continents

About this book

Biodynamic agriculture first originated in central Europe but is now practised in farms, vineyards and gardens all over the world. At the heart of the biodynamic approach are the eight preparations – Horn manure, Horn silica, Yarrow, Chamomile, Nettle, Oak bark, Dandelion and Valerian – which are often produced by local biodynamic practitioners using well-established recipes. But as the biodynamic approach expands beyond its European origins, its methods have been increasingly adapted to meet the needs and challenges – climates, fauna, seasons and regulations – of different regions around the globe.

This fascinating book presents the results of a unique study, carried out by the Agricultural Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland, into how the biodynamic preparations are used in fifteen countries worldwide, including Egypt, Brazil, New Zealand, India and across Europe. The detailed case studies explore how the preparations are modified to suit their locations, as well as offering an insight into the work of each practitioner and how their understanding has evolved over the years.

This book is a valuable reference into the production and application of the preparations around the world and an inspiring endorsement of how biodynamic principles hold true in such varied environments.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Introduction
  6. 1. Andreas WĂŒrsch, Sagensitz Farm, Switzerland
  7. 2. Christoph Willer, Pretschen Farming Estate, Germany
  8. 3. The NRW Group, Germany
  9. 4. Pierre and Vincent Masson, Les CrĂȘts Farm, France
  10. 5. Antoine Fernex, Truttenhausen Farm, France
  11. 6. Harald and Sonja Speer, UppmÀlby Farm, Sweden
  12. 7. The Zeeland Group, Netherlands
  13. 8. Carlo Noro, Labico Farm, Italy
  14. 9. Angela Hofmann, Sekem Initiative, Egypt
  15. 10. Andrea D’Angelo, Bairro Demetria Settlement, Brazil
  16. 11. JoĂŁo Volkmann, CapĂŁo Alto das CriĂșvas Farm, Brazil
  17. 12. Devon Strong, Four Eagles Farm, USA
  18. 13. Chris Hull, Hohepa Homes Community, New Zealand
  19. 14. Colin Ross and Wendy Tillman, Seresin Estate, New Zealand
  20. 15. Binita Shah, Supa Biotech (P) Ltd, India
  21. Afterword
  22. About the Author
  23. Copyright