BDANC Norcal Community Network - Updated listings 5/31/21
Alemaya Farm Opportunity: Full-charge experienced organic farmer or farmer couple sought to operate a 73-acre Certified Organic farm near Guinda, in the Capay Valley. Demonstrated history of profitable management required. Prior production was vegetables only. Adding fruits with three newly-planted orchards, and adding grazing animals and chickens in irrigated pasture designed for managed intensive grazing. Acreage available for grains & hay. Must be willing to migrate farm into biodynamic practices (already underway). Substantial salary and profit-share. Possible arrangements to develop your own label along with ours. Rent nearby, park your RV/trailer on the farm, or possibly share a lovely farmhouse. Children and pets OK. Email inquiry to jonathan@alemayafarm.com or call Jonathan at 650-619-7963. See: http://www.alemayafarm.com/
ALIANT Alliance Skill Share - Building Skill Depth in our Communities
Save the Date: July 15th - July 18th, Cresset Center - Uhrich Farm, Loveland, Colorado
Calling all those working in the biodynamic community who know how to or want to learn vital practical agricultural skills. What are the living wisdom farming skills of our grandparents that are at risk of being lost today? What new innovations do we need to augment traditional knowledge to navigate and meet our needs in this modern world? Our farming community (that sustains us all) is in urgent need of learning and mastering skills to bring our society into the future. Who knows how to or wants to learn how to: -repair a tractor, -do off the grid sustainable housing systems -set up a solar system-set up an irrigation system-wire a house-heal land -use water judiciously to its greatest extent-use natural medicines to heal people and animals-create social health-And MORE? Together we will share, inspire and learn these skills from each other over a weekend at the Cresset Center on the Uhrich Farm in Loveland Colorado. Camping space is abundant and bring your guitar or poem for evenings around the campfire.
Please get in touch if you have a skill to share, are interested in learning these skills or for more information contact Dottie Zold, Frank Agrama and Dana Burns at CirclesforaRenewalofCulture@gmail.com
Apis Arborea: We are a nonprofit organization in California that promotes arboreal apiculture and holistic apiology and is part of a global pioneering apian conservation community, Apis Arborea integrates a system-based approach called ‘Wilding’. Wilding represents a shift towards the rehabilitation of natural apian nesting site parameters, biodiversity, and the use of a biodynamic and a holistic ecological framework in re-conceptualizing apiculture in the anthropocene. www.apisarborea.com
Biodynamic Cotton Tee Shirts, Bandanas, and Tote Bags: These rare cotton items are made from Demeter certified Biodynamic cotton grown and sewn by the SEKEM initiative in Egypt. Tee Shirts $20.00 Tote Bags $15.00 Bandanas $10.00Shipping $5.00. All items are white and the tote bags are natural canvas Plant Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) and learn to make beautiful blue dyes from the leaves and provide late season flowers to feed our pollinator friends ! Plant Black Hopi Sunflowers and learn to make interesting magenta to grey dyes from the mature seed hulls and food for our pollinator friends all year ! Plant Cotton / Gossypium and enjoy the beautiful botanical features this plant shares throughout the season including white cotton bolls in Fall. All seeds $10.00 which includes shipping craigsindigo@gmail.com
The Buttercup CSA: Willits - Buttercup CSA located in Willits is accepting CSA members all year round. We grow biodynamic vegetables, herbs, and flowers! Contact Keith at keithmichalak@gmail.com
Chantalique: Nurturing Nature through Wholistic Education, Rigorous Science, Creative Arts, & Cultural Depth . I’d be happy to provide art services, as well as promoting BD in whatever way possible. I'm also on the BDA scholarship committee and can help in similar type infrastructure functions. Would love to see BD products become more mainstream and available... if one searches for biodynamic food on Amazon there are only 188 products with many being books. Search amazon fresh there are only four products, search Whole Foods only 22 results. Considering in Europe there are devoted Demeter stores, what can be done here to get the visibility needed to help financially support BD farmers...? Let’s form a subcommittee or something to spearhead this. Www.Chantalique.com chantalique@mac.com
Delphi Agrarian Arts Foundation: Los Gatos is a horticultural learning center located on a private estate nestled within a forest of giant redwoods. Roughly half of the property is devoted to food production including mixed vegetables, cut flowers, legumes and grains, an extensive fruit orchard with numerous varieties, nut trees and a small vineyard. Only biodynamic growing methods are used with composted animal manures supplied by the estate’s horses and chickens. Delphi is an active example of the ferme ornee concept, combining productivity with intentional design, aesthetics and beauty. Visit our website: delphiagrarianarts.org Experienced FT Head Biodynamic Gardner/Farmer wanted: responsible for the production and maintenance of all the food growing areas on the estate and maintenance of the borders surrounding. Contact: Susan Wilson Landi, Program Director: susan@delphiagrarianarts.org
Eco Terreno is looking for a Wine Farm Intern for the Summer/Fall of 2021. Companies, like great wines, are not just produced; rather they are carefully cultivated. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team at Eco Terreno where we employ our experience in winemaking with time honored traditions in a healthy respect for the land. With 140-acres of Biodynamically and organically certified land, planted primarily to vineyards in Alexander Valley near Cloverdale, we are one of the leading wine farms in Northern California. Eco Terreno is a certified biodynamic and organic Wine Farm that is nestled in the famous Alexander Valley, in Cloverdale CA. Under the direction of the Vineyard Manager, and the Eco Terreno Farm team, this position will complete daily duties required for the garden, farm, and animal husbandry programs. The intern will be an integral part of the team in understanding what is occurring in the vineyard and on the farm in order to make decisions in real time. An ideal candidate will be immersed in all facets of working on a farm and be able to complete assigned farm projects. We are looking for a versatile intern to help connect all aspects of our diverse Wine Farm.Email Nicole @ ecoterreno.com with any questions. No phone calls please.
Eurthymy Online: Join Cynthia Hoven’s live eurythmy webinars - exercises to ground yourself, improve your immunity, overcome stress and strengthen your spiritual practise. Tuesdays - www.eurythmyonline.com
Experienced FT Head Biodynamic Gardner/Farmer wanted: responsible for the production and maintenance of all the food growing areas on the estate and maintenance of the borders surrounding. Contact: Susan Wilson Landi, Program Director: susan@delphiagrarianarts.org
Foundation Studies: The program is open to anyone interested in learning more about the works of Rudolf Steiner and the many facets of Anthroposophy. Two BDANC members who teach workshops and lectures on biodynamics in our program, Ronni Sands and Willow Summer, suggested we reach out to you and thought we’d be a good fit for the newsletter. During our Foundation Studies 13-week program, we will engage in a process of reimagining and redefining who we are and how we can be agents for positive change in the world. The program focuses simultaneously on two paths of transformative self-development. Inner work: Meditative practice, biographical reflection, and artistic expression.
Outer work: Waldorf education, biodynamic farming, 3-fold social renewal, and Anthroposophic healing. The Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training strives to provide well prepared teachers in Waldorf schools and, additionally, to be a center for Anthroposophical adult education that will support the strength and wellbeing of Waldorf school communities. Program details and registration can be found on the BACWTT website.
Farming Family: We are a small family of four looking for a cabin/house/yurt or land for a yurt available for rent that is dog friendly (on acreage/in nature) with gardening/farming space for the 2021 Season and beyond. Many years experience growing food naturally: Vegetables, Culinary Herbs, Farm to table flowers, fruits and more. Dog Friendly Available: February/March- We are planning a project with many varieties of vegetables/produce, fruit, culinary herbs, animals and more. a concept for sustainable living, homesteading and providing food to local and surrounding communities with inspiration from Rudolf Steiner, the natural environment and the concept of going back to the land. We have a Bio including a description of our previous experiences. Mendocino/Sonoma/Marin Coast/Anderson Valley :) References Available Contact: farmingroots1@gmail.com
Filigreen Farm, Boonville: Farm Stand Sales Associate and Harvest Support: Filigreen Farm is situated on 97 acres in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California. We are a Demeter-certified Biodynamic and CCOF-certified organic diversified farm whose primary products are tree fruits (apples, pears, peaches, prunes), blueberries, olives, wine and table grapes, vegetables, flowers, apiary, and an ongoing inquiry into water revitalization. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working person to join our team and help run Velma’s Farm Stand at Filigreen Farm for the months of June-October. This person will harvest and process produce and manage the farm stand, with other possible fieldwork included. The position is part time (Friday-Sunday) and will work in tandem with our vegetable/flower production manager. Qualifications: Gardening/farming experience and strong knowledge of various fruit and vegetable varieties. Minimum of two years farming or gardening required. 2 years experience in retail or customer service - Comfortable managing a POS (point of sale) system; has basic math and computer skills- High level of energy with strong customer service skills - Ability to lift 50 pounds, multi-task, and stand for long periods of time- Adherence to COVID and food safety requirements- Must be reliable and timely- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Responsibilities: Arranging and maintaining a beautiful and fresh display of vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit, and value-added products.Help harvest and prep produce. Some fieldwork included (weeding, hoeing, dead-heading flowers, drying flowers/herbs) Opening and closing farm stand Friday-SundayAccurately and responsibly handle cash, credit card, and EBT transactions through an electronic POS system Enjoys engaging with the public and answering questions related to the farm productionTime requirements: June-October: Friday 10am-6pm-Saturday 8am-4pm- Sunday 8am-4pm Compensation: $17/hr Access to biodynamic fruit and vegetables Application Instructions: Please email your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: farmstand@filigreenfarm.com
FolkSoul Farm, Ashland, OR is looking to fill the position of a full time Biodynamic Farmer for the 2021/2022 year. Folk Soul Farm is guided by principles of permaculture and biodynamics, integrating pasture-rotated livestock, with annual and perennial crops. We aim to build a sustainable and secure food system that promotes the health of humans and both the local and global environment. We engage the community to develop and share oldworld farming practices that promote regenerative agriculture, good health, and a resource-rich environment. All community members at FolkSoul Farm enjoy a hot morning snack and lunch as well as an afternoon nibble, much of which comes from our farm and gardens. We strive to source the food that we nourish our bodies with as locally as possible. This means that we source our meat from local farmers, raise and care for a flock of laying hens and work with the children throughout the year to participate in the life cycles of the food we eat. In spring this means caring for the young animals and planting seeds. In summer it means tending to the plants and herbs in the gardens and making sure everyone has enough water. In autumn the children participate in the grateful harvest and are warmed and nourished by the gifts of the earth, and the work of their own strong hands through the cold winter months. If anyone is curious and would like more info, please call Emma at +1 (541) 868-7965 or check out our website FolkSoulFarm.com.
Fulcrum Farm, Grass Valley We can provide mentoring about animal husbandry, classes in biodynamic agriculture, and help with business and economic consultations. Marney is also a writer or storyteller. She is happy to help with biodynamic farming questions: Contact: marneyjblair@icloud.com
Inner Fire: nr Brattleboro, VT, a proactive healing community helping people to withdraw from psychotropic medications and reclaim their lives, seeks an experienced Biodynamic Gardener. Qualifications: A team player * Pioneer *Compassionate * Courageous * Mature * Full time position of 40 hoursa week, weekends off. See interview on home page: www.innerfire.us Please respond to: Beatrice@innerfire.Questions are welcomed!
Holly Beardsley - Grass Valley -Please help our beloved Holly raise funds for her son's funeral. Holly has been an active member of the community, volunteering her time and love to our children and always asking how she can help. Let's rally around her in this difficult moment to help her with unexpected funeral costs. It is shocking how much it costs to bury a loved one ($6,000) and this unexpected cost is an added stress for Holly while she is grieving the loss of her son. If we all chip in a little or a lot, we can help to off-set the financial burden and allow Holly to focus on healing her heart. Please contribute the amount that is within your means and feels right. We need you to make your donation as soon as possible to cover the funeral costs. Much appreciation for shining your golden light and supporting Holly! https://gofund.me/04b057a1
Inner Fire: nr Brattleboro, VT, a proactive healing community helping people to withdraw from psychotropic medications and reclaim their lives, seeks an experienced Biodynamic Gardener. Qualifications: A team player * Pioneer *Compassionate * Courageous * Mature * Full time position of 40 hoursa week, weekends off. See interview on home page: www.innerfire.us Please respond to: Beatrice:innerfire@gmail.com Questions are welcomed!
Live Power Community Farm: Covelo
"Sign up for Live Power Community Farm CSA! Our Community Sustained Agriculture program members receive a weekly box of fresh organic/biodynamic produce from May-Nov! Pickup available in Covelo, Willits, & Ukiah. EBT/SNAP available for payment
Our CSA is a great value at ~$30/week for 29 weeks! Please sign up now! Sign up and learn more at https://linktr.ee/LPCF_Farm"
Live Power Community Farm is offering a work/learning opportunity for one person, or couple, on our unique, diversified, draft horse powered organic/biodynamic farm, in the beautiful Round Valley of Mendocino County, CA for the 2021 season starting now! This is an opportunity to learn French intensive/biodynamic vegetable growing techniques for our 100 member CSA from an experienced farmer. In addition to vegetable growing, the work includes caring for livestock, overall farm care maintenance and operation, and making all of our own compost and soil mixes on the farm. For the last 36 years, LPCF has been hosting school classes and families for hands on experience of farm life. This has brought so much life, joy, and enthusiasm to the education/community aspect of the farm. Room/board provided plus stipend. Please contact Gloria at livepower@livepower.org or 707-983-8196. Also check out our website, www.livepower.org for more details.
Help make space for more community at Live Power Community Farm! PLEASE DONATE! Work has resumed on the Community Building at the center of Live Power Community Farm. This building, when completed, will be a space for people to come together for farm meetings and workshops, dances and field trips. With a kitchen, a bathroom, a wood burning stove, and plenty of space for sleeping bags or folding chairs, this building is set to be the new home away from home for visiting school children, BDANC meetings, workshop participants, and other members of the extended Live Power Community. But, we need your help! With the cost of supplies going up every week, we are trying to purchase the materials and complete the building as soon as possible. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, when Live Power Community Farm is able to host, post pandemic, the fall quarterly BDANC meeting, we could meet, dance, and sleep in the finished Community Building? The same for all the school class visits? If you’d like to help, --Please contribute to this GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/39df16d9
Living with Fire Learning Journey - from Thea Maria Carlson
Wildfire affects all of us, whether it is a direct threat to our homes, the air we breathe, the farms that feed us, or the wild lands we love. Extreme wildfire is a tangible expression of the climate crisis that is affecting every corner of the planet. And fire can also teach us how to bring greater balance to our lives and to this beloved earth that is our home. Following the burning of the land and community where she lives in 2020, Thea Maria Carlson left her role as Executive Director of the Biodynamic Association and embarked on a learning journey on living with fire. She has been learning directly from walking and working on the burned land, from scientists, Indigenous leaders, farmers and land stewards, community activists, and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, through which she is now a certified wildland firefighter and firelighter. BDANC members are invited to join this learning journey through Patreon, an online platform that works like community supported agriculture for creators. Learn more and see videos about living with fire at patreon.com/livingwithfire.
Mendocino Meats at Heart Arrow Ranch: Redwood Valley We offer grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork, chicken, and eggs. We deliver to Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Boonville every other Saturday. Order online. We partner with Magruder Ranch, who have been running cattle at Heart Arrow since after the 2017 Redwood Complex Fire burned through. Humanely-raised, sustainable proteins. https://www.mendomeats.com Contact: info@mendocinoorganics.com
Need a coach or mentor for your production oriented biodynamic, organic farm? With eight years experience managing a Demeter/NOP certified vineyard, fifteen plus years additional work in conservation/sustainability, and completion of an organic inspection training program, I’ve gained some useful insights into the practices and implementation of farm plans, and how to set and achieve your goals. If you need a practical coach- an organizer- not so much a spiritual guide or intuit- please contact me for further discussion. Rick Kaye- abettergarden@gmail.com
Ronni Sands: Sebastapol I have co-authored the book: Growing Sustainable Children - a Garden Teacherís Guide. Willow and I offer trainings for garden teachers and parents who wish to learn hands-on gardening skills and BD practices. I am a Waldorf teacher, also available to mentor new garden teachers and consult with schools starting gardening programs. We offer herbs or herbal products, catering, educational classes in farming, basket weaving and herbal studies for children and adults. Contact: figworts@gmail.com
San Francisco Waldorf School: has an opening for a Grade School Gardening Teacher starting in August 2021. Contact: https://www.sfwaldorf.org/careers
Stardust Farmacy: Grass Valley is a seed to seed apothecary nestled among the Sierra Nevada foothills in unceded Nisenan territory, Our farm strives to be self-belonging and we meet these needs by working with dairy bovine, honeybees and open-pollinated seeds. We craft seasonal and small batch botanicals for animals (and sometimes their people) from the plants of our very own hand-sown and homegrown seeds. For more information about our 2021 seed availability, animal botanicals or custom sun hives, please connect via stardustfarmacy@gmail.com
Do you have jobs, biodynamic produce, herbal products, flower essences, preps, honey, wine, products, classes or services to share? Do you have a CSA where folks can buy weekly vegetable boxes or baskets this year? Are your products available online or in a farmer's market? Are you a mentor, prep maker, teacher, student, eurythmist, health practitioner, artist or apprentice?
The BDANC Norcal Community Network has been developing to facilitate cross pollination, communication and trade within the biodynamic community. If you are interested in being included in the network, or wish to change or update your listing, contact Carolyn at pacificblueoak@gmail.com We will be putting this out periodically over the next few months.