Agriculture
The practice of biodynamic farming and gardening arises from the idea that the whole earth is alive and that each farm or garden can become a self-sustaining and unique organism within it.
It builds on the sound husbandry techniques of traditional mixed farming and organic gardening systems. Specially fermented preparations based on natural and organic substances are used to enhance soil life and through it, the health and vigour of crops and livestock.
By working with the natural processes and rhythms of nature, taking account of the influences from sun, moon and stars and with the careful application of these BD Preparations, it is possible to achieve maximum vitality and other wholesome nourishment for body, soul and spirit.
Food grown biodynamically is marketed under the Demeter symbol (Organic Registration UK6) and is guaranteed to be free of added chemicals, hormone treatments and genetically modified materials.
The Biodynamic Agricultural Association
Painswick Inn Project
Gloucester Street
Stroud
Glos., GL5 1QG
Tel/Fax: 01453 759 501
Email: office(+at)biodynamic.org.uk
Website: www.anth.org.uk/biodynamic
The Biodynamic Agricultural College offers full time Agriculture and Horticulture courses accredited at Level 3. Modules in soil science, vegetable production and animal husbandry are interspersed with practical skills classes, such as fruit tree grafting, pruning, tractor driving and tool maintenance. Afternoons are spent on local market gardens where students learn from experts in the field.
Distance Learning course accredited at Level 4 for those people who live too far away or have work or family commitments which prevents them from attending the full time courses we offer a distance learning course in "Biodynamics:Principles and Practices" and consists of 11 modules and covers all the background knowledge and insights needed to be able to work with biodynamics in your own farm or market garden.
Short Courses are offered in such topics as introduction to biodynamics, sustainable poultry production, small scale cut flower production, plant phenomenology, animal phenomenology.
Open Days are offered throughout the year where you can meet the teachers, explore the college and taste some delicious locally grown biodynamic food.
Please visit our web site or email us for more information.
