What Does “Biodynamic“ Mean?
Why Do You Use Biodynamic Tea?
”Seek the truly practical, material life—
but seek in such a way that it does not numb you to the spirit that works within it.”
—Rudolf Steiner
“The official definition of biodynamic farming according to the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association is ‘a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach to agriculture, gardens, food production and nutrition.’ Biodynamic wine is made with a set of farming practices that views the farm or vineyard as one solid organism. The ecosystem functions as a whole, with each portion of the farm or vineyard contributing to the next. The idea is to create a self-sustaining system.“
“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.”
from Biodynamics Association web page, https://www.biodynamics.com/what-is-biodynamics
Steiner is also responsible for Waldorf Education and the Campbell Movement.