Biodynamics Resources

• The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA) www.biodynamics.com

• Biodynamic Agricultural College (UK) http://www.bdacollege.org.uk/

• Josephine Porter Institute (JPI) https://jpibiodynamics.org/

• Stella Natura, Biodynamic Planting Calendar www.stellanatura.com

• Michael Fields Agricultural Institute http://michaelfields.org/

• Hawthorne Valley Farm http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/

• Maharishi University of Management https://www.mum.edu/

• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service www.attra.ncat.org.com

• Demeter, United States Branch www.demeter-usa.org.org

• The Nature Institute http://natureinstitute.org/soil/index.htm

• Lecture downloads, art, and writing from Dennis Klocek www.dennisklocek.com

• Anthroposophical Network www.spiritworking.org

• Anthroposophical Society in America www.anthroposophy.org

• Rudolf Steiner Audio www.rudolfsteineraudio.com

Recommended Books on Biodynamics

Listen to The Agriculture Course at rudolfsteineraudio.com

Planetary Influences upon Plants: A Cosmological Botany

Pfeiffer's Introduction to Biodynamics

Biodynamic Gardening: Growing Healthy Plants and Amazing Produce with the Help of the Moon and Nature's Cycles

Sacred Agriculture: The Alchemy of Biodynamics

Koepf's Practical Biodynamics

Biodynamic Research

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

• Scientific Facts at a Glance: Two New Factsheets on Biodynamic Farming (2023)

• Microbial characterization of cow pat pit and biodynamic preparations used in biodynamic agriculture (2019)

• Biodynamic agriculture–Old traditions and modern practices (2019)

• Biodynamic agriculture: An advance stage of organic farming (2019)

• Organic Food and Agriculture (2018)

• Ileen Macpherson: Life and tragedy of a pioneer of biodynamic farming at Demeter Farm and a benefactor of Anthroposophy in Australia (2017)

• Overview of community supported agriculture in Europe (2017)

• Biodynamic farming in vegetables (Indian Study) (2017)

• Effect of biodynamic preparations on the content of some mineral elements and starch in tubers of three coloured potato cultivars (2016)

• Polyphenols and aromatic volatile compounds in biodynamic and conventional ‘Golden Delicious’ apples (2016)

• Effects of Biodynamic Production on Growth and Essential Oil Content in Basil (2016)

• Evaluation of the oenolgoical suitability of grapes grown using biodynamic agriculture- the case of a bad vintage (2015)

• Physiological responses of grapevines to biodynamic management (2015)

• Influence of biodynamic preparations on the quality indices and antioxidant compounds content in the tubers of coloured potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) (2015)

• Chemical and sensory characterization of Sangiovese red wines- comparison between biodynamic and organic management (2015)

• Analytical Methods: Qualitative discrimination between organic and biodynamic Sangiovese red wines for authenticity (2014)

• Plant growth promoting bacteria from cow dung based biodynamic preparations (2014)

• Comparative life cycle assessment in the wine sector: biodynamic vs. conventional viticulture activities in NW Spain (2014)

• Microbiological Features and Bioactivity of a Fermented Manure Product (Preparation 500) Used in Biodynamic Agriculture (2013)

• Molecular properties of a fermented manure preparation used as field spray in biodynamic agriculture (2013)

• Soil organic matter pools and crop yields as affected by the rate of farmyard manure and use of biodynamic preparations in a sandy soil (2011)

• Biodynamic agriculture: The journey from Koberwitz to the world, 1924-1938 (2011)

• Attending the first organic agriculture course: Rudolf Steiner's agriculture course at Koberwitz, 1924 (2011)

• Influence of biodynamic preparations on compost development and resultant compost extracts on wheat seedling growth (2010)

• Biodynamic agriculture research progress and priorities (2009)

• USDA Study "Biodynamic preparations: short-term effects on crops, soils, and weed populations" (2000)

further selected resources which you might enjoy:

Fibl’s DOK trial overview – a long term study comparing biodynamic, organic and conventional agriculture
Biodynamic Association (USA) – list of research articles
Sustainable Food Trust – article on a new biodynamic book
Demeter International’s research page (or you can subscribe to a regular newsletter regarding biodynamic research by emailing: newsletter@forschungsring.de)

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