en en Living Farms: Biodynamic perspectives worldwide The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum in Switzerland invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion. This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times. Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement? Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world? Then you have come to the right place. The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems. https://www.livingfarms.net Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:52:03 +0200 Lin Bautze yes https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1754657769 Living Farms: Biodynamic perspectives worldwide https://www.livingfarms.net Section for Agriculture LetsCast.fm (https://letscast.fm) Section for Agriculture episodic https://letscast.fm/podcasts/living-farms-biodynamic-perspectives-worldwide-d4289639/feed Agriculture, Organic, Healthy, Climate Change, Future, Education, Biological Lin Bautze anna.storchenegger@goetheanum.ch no no no Section for Agriculture The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum in Switzerland invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion. This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times. Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement? Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world? Then you have come to the right place. The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems. no no d6f2e70d5e8841a4bdbabf6fad7af827 #30 Exploring Soil Health In this episode of the Living Farms Podcast, the conversation delves into the intricate relationship between humus, composting, and agriculture. Bruno Follador and Eduardo Rincón explore the philosophical and practical aspects of soil health, the challenges faced in composting practices, and the importance of understanding the quality of materials used in composting. They emphasize the need for care and attention in the composting process and the significance of engaging with the materials to create effective compost. The discussion also touches on the social implications of soil erosion and the role of agriculture in addressing these issues.]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100 In this episode of the Living Farms Podcast, the conversation delves into the intricate relationship between humus, composting, and agriculture. Bruno Follador and Eduardo Rincón explore the philosophical and practical aspects of soil health, the challenges faced in composting practices, and the importance of understanding the quality of materials used in composting. They emphasize the need for care and attention in the composting process and the significance of engaging with the materials to create effective compost. The discussion also touches on the social implications of soil erosion and the role of agriculture in addressing these issues.]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #30 Exploring Soil Health With Bruno Follador and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 30 full In this episode of the Living Farms Podcast, the conversation delves into the intricate relationship between humus, composting, and agriculture. Bruno Follador and Eduardo Rincón explore the philosophical and practical aspects of soil health, the challenges faced in composting practices, and the importance of understanding the quality of materials used in composting. They emphasize the need for care and attention in the composting process and the significance of engaging with the materials to create effective compost. The discussion also touches on the social implications of soil erosion and the role of agriculture in addressing these issues.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/fb2375b6/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1772204934 #30 Exploring Soil Health https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, biodynamic farming, soil health, healthy earth no no no no f7e1b99f0f774a30961a07f34ada2e8f #29 Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves What if healing humanity begins with healing the soil? In this conversation, Dr. Dieter Lenoir shares his journey from medicine to biodynamic farming and reveals how agriculture, nutrition, and the living forces of nature shape our health in profound ways.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100 What if healing humanity begins with healing the soil? In this conversation, Dr. Dieter Lenoir shares his journey from medicine to biodynamic farming and reveals how agriculture, nutrition, and the living forces of nature shape our health in profound ways.]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #29 Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves With Dr Dieter Lenoir and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 29 full What if healing humanity begins with healing the soil? In this conversation, Dr. Dieter Lenoir shares his journey from medicine to biodynamic farming and reveals how agriculture, nutrition, and the living forces of nature shape our health in profound ways.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/9c26e9ef/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1769619139 #29 Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic, agriculture, medicine no no no no a3b0c68e58304030b76ce07a15006ace #28 The Mystery of Humus In this conversation, Ueli Hurter, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, shares his extensive experience in agriculture, focusing on the significance of humus and healthy soil. He reflects on the long-term process of building soil health, the interconnectedness of farming practices, and the importance of passing on both knowledge and land to future generations. The dialogue with co-leader Eduardo Rincón emphasizes the living nature of soil and its vital role in sustainable agriculture.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100 In this conversation, Ueli Hurter, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, shares his extensive experience in agriculture, focusing on the significance of humus and healthy soil. He reflects on the long-term process of building soil health, the interconnectedness of farming practices, and the importance of passing on both knowledge and land to future generations. The dialogue with co-leader Eduardo Rincón emphasizes the living nature of soil and its vital role in sustainable agriculture.]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #28 The Mystery of Humus With Ueli Hurter and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 28 full In this conversation, Ueli Hurter, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, shares his extensive experience in agriculture, focusing on the significance of humus and healthy soil. He reflects on the long-term process of building soil health, the interconnectedness of farming practices, and the importance of passing on both knowledge and land to future generations. The dialogue with co-leader Eduardo Rincón emphasizes the living nature of soil and its vital role in sustainable agriculture.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/3eb04af8/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1767859105 #28 The Mystery of Humus https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, biodynamics, agriculture, holistic agriculture, agriculture, sustainable agriculture, climate change, humus, resilience no no no no 80874399b1be43f8b6cb615af2079fb3 #27 Gestures of Nature Get to know Liron Israely, a biodynamic advisor, trainer and researcher, a citizen of the world living and working in Israel. His personal experiences while farming brought him to get to know the elements, the gestures in a particular way and now he can bring his know-how to others. He is in dialogue with Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón about qualities and how to encounter the natural world in a dynamic way. ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0100 Get to know Liron Israely, a biodynamic advisor, trainer and researcher, a citizen of the world living and working in Israel. His personal experiences while farming brought him to get to know the elements, the gestures in a particular way and now he can bring his know-how to others. He is in dialogue with Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón about qualities and how to encounter the natural world in a dynamic way. ]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #27 Gestures of Nature With Liron Israely and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 27 full Get to know Liron Israely, a biodynamic advisor, trainer and researcher, a citizen of the world living and working in Israel. His personal experiences while farming brought him to get to know the elements, the gestures in a particular way and now he can bring his know-how to others. He is in dialogue with Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón about qualities and how to encounter the natural world in a dynamic way. ]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/344e21ea/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1765294524 #27 Gestures of Nature https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, agriculture, resilience, holistic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, nature connection no no no no afe71e589cd64bdbbd7e62d92b761afa #26 Cosmic Aspects in Biodynamic Agriculture Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón invites Dennis Klocek to discuss the cosmic interconnections in biodynamic agriculture. Dennis Klocek has been gardening in harmony with the rhythms of nature using the biodynamic method for 40 years. He is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, teacher, and author of nine books. ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0100 Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón invites Dennis Klocek to discuss the cosmic interconnections in biodynamic agriculture. Dennis Klocek has been gardening in harmony with the rhythms of nature using the biodynamic method for 40 years. He is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, teacher, and author of nine books. ]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #26 Cosmic Aspects in Biodynamic Agriculture With Dennis Klocek and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 26 full Co-section leader Eduardo Rincón invites Dennis Klocek to discuss the cosmic interconnections in biodynamic agriculture. Dennis Klocek has been gardening in harmony with the rhythms of nature using the biodynamic method for 40 years. He is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, teacher, and author of nine books. ]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/d6181b3d/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1761935758 #26 Cosmic Aspects in Biodynamic Agriculture https://www.livingfarms.net agriculture, biodynamic agriculture, resilience, cosmos, holistic agriculture no no no no af6231f2a1744e2b8a92a7b93deba773 #25 Cosmic Rhythms in Agriculture This conversation explores the profound impact of cosmic influences on agriculture, as discussed by Iris Stoker and the host Eduardo Rincón. They delve into Rudolf Steiner's Agricultural Course, emphasizing the relationship between celestial bodies and plant growth. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these influences for effective farming practices, particularly in biodynamic agriculture and plant breeding.

Iris Stocker, born in Göttingen, Germany, brings a lifetime of experience at the intersection of agriculture, education, and astronomy. After ten years working with the Association for Plant Breeding, she expanded her knowledge at Emerson College in Great Britain, where she studied agriculture and mastered the method of copper chloride crystallization. Later, Iris taught Biology and English in Witten, while nurturing her passion for biodynamic gardening and astronomical observations. 
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200 This conversation explores the profound impact of cosmic influences on agriculture, as discussed by Iris Stoker and the host Eduardo Rincón. They delve into Rudolf Steiner's Agricultural Course, emphasizing the relationship between celestial bodies and plant growth. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these influences for effective farming practices, particularly in biodynamic agriculture and plant breeding.

Iris Stocker, born in Göttingen, Germany, brings a lifetime of experience at the intersection of agriculture, education, and astronomy. After ten years working with the Association for Plant Breeding, she expanded her knowledge at Emerson College in Great Britain, where she studied agriculture and mastered the method of copper chloride crystallization. Later, Iris taught Biology and English in Witten, while nurturing her passion for biodynamic gardening and astronomical observations. 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #25 Cosmic Rhythms in Agriculture With Iris Stocker and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 25 full This conversation explores the profound impact of cosmic influences on agriculture, as discussed by Iris Stoker and the host Eduardo Rincón. They delve into Rudolf Steiner's Agricultural Course, emphasizing the relationship between celestial bodies and plant growth. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these influences for effective farming practices, particularly in biodynamic agriculture and plant breeding.

Iris Stocker, born in Göttingen, Germany, brings a lifetime of experience at the intersection of agriculture, education, and astronomy. After ten years working with the Association for Plant Breeding, she expanded her knowledge at Emerson College in Great Britain, where she studied agriculture and mastered the method of copper chloride crystallization. Later, Iris taught Biology and English in Witten, while nurturing her passion for biodynamic gardening and astronomical observations. 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/06dab9cd/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1759330562 #25 Cosmic Rhythms in Agriculture https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, agriculture, cosmos, astrology, cosmic rhythms no no no no d666ea777e0e4a16ba9555e8f05fccba #24 Anthroposophic Medicine and Biodynamics in Dialogue Demi Franco is a doctor with a deep commitment to understanding health, illness, and the human being as a whole. She completed the International Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College (UK) and gained professional experience in different countries and cultures. Together with Eduardo Rincón, she opens a dialogue about how medicine and agriculture can enrich each other – and how both approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of healing.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Demi Franco is a doctor with a deep commitment to understanding health, illness, and the human being as a whole. She completed the International Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College (UK) and gained professional experience in different countries and cultures. Together with Eduardo Rincón, she opens a dialogue about how medicine and agriculture can enrich each other – and how both approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of healing.]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #24 Anthroposophic Medicine and Biodynamics in Dialogue With Demi Franco and Eduardo Rincón Section for Agriculture 24 full Demi Franco is a doctor with a deep commitment to understanding health, illness, and the human being as a whole. She completed the International Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College (UK) and gained professional experience in different countries and cultures. Together with Eduardo Rincón, she opens a dialogue about how medicine and agriculture can enrich each other – and how both approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of healing.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/b71aad54/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1756802078 #24 Anthroposophic Medicine and Biodynamics in Dialogue https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, resilience, agriculture, future, anthroposophic medicine, one health, holistic medicine, holistic agriculture no no no no 509af8e75c3b48929988c36ed83a9171 #23 Connecting Agriculture and Education The Living Farms Podcast is back!

Host Eduardo Rincón welcomes inspiring guests from the worldwide biodynamic movement, opening up fresh perspectives – for example, on the connection between agriculture and education. How can these two fields enrich each other? And what can we learn from their interaction? Philipp Reubke, Co-Head of the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, shares his insights.

Tune in – and be inspired!

This episode was produced as part of the online course “Earth – Cosmos – Humus”, offered by the Section for Agriculture. If you’re interested in the course, please contact sarah.sommer@goetheanum.ch.
]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 The Living Farms Podcast is back!

Host Eduardo Rincón welcomes inspiring guests from the worldwide biodynamic movement, opening up fresh perspectives – for example, on the connection between agriculture and education. How can these two fields enrich each other? And what can we learn from their interaction? Philipp Reubke, Co-Head of the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, shares his insights.

Tune in – and be inspired!

This episode was produced as part of the online course “Earth – Cosmos – Humus”, offered by the Section for Agriculture. If you’re interested in the course, please contact sarah.sommer@goetheanum.ch.
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #23 Connecting Agriculture and Education With Philipp Reubke and Eduardo Rincón 00:22:34 Section for Agriculture 23 full The Living Farms Podcast is back!

Host Eduardo Rincón welcomes inspiring guests from the worldwide biodynamic movement, opening up fresh perspectives – for example, on the connection between agriculture and education. How can these two fields enrich each other? And what can we learn from their interaction? Philipp Reubke, Co-Head of the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, shares his insights.

Tune in – and be inspired!

This episode was produced as part of the online course “Earth – Cosmos – Humus”, offered by the Section for Agriculture. If you’re interested in the course, please contact sarah.sommer@goetheanum.ch.
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/6c5d3f77/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1754652970 #23 Connecting Agriculture and Education https://www.livingfarms.net agriculture, resilience, biodynamic agriculture, Nature, Awareness, Perception, Biodynamics no no no no e9e9892075ae4d4c906e7318d5913909 #22 Breathing with the Climate Crisis In this episode, we read parts of the newly published book “Breathing with the Climate Crisis” from Lin Bautze, Ueli Hurter and Johannes Kronenberg. The book derived from the collaborations and discussions before and during the agriculture conference 2021 in Dornach, Switzerland. 
 
We read Chapter 1 and Chapter 4. Further information about the book can be found here:
 
 
French, Spanish and Russian version:
 
As this is the last episode of the podcast, I really want to thank all listeners and podcast speakers again for participating in this project, movement and your places in the world!!
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0200 In this episode, we read parts of the newly published book “Breathing with the Climate Crisis” from Lin Bautze, Ueli Hurter and Johannes Kronenberg. The book derived from the collaborations and discussions before and during the agriculture conference 2021 in Dornach, Switzerland. 
 
We read Chapter 1 and Chapter 4. Further information about the book can be found here:
 
 
French, Spanish and Russian version:
 
As this is the last episode of the podcast, I really want to thank all listeners and podcast speakers again for participating in this project, movement and your places in the world!!
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #22 Breathing with the Climate Crisis Section for Agriculture 22 full In this episode, we read parts of the newly published book “Breathing with the Climate Crisis” from Lin Bautze, Ueli Hurter and Johannes Kronenberg. The book derived from the collaborations and discussions before and during the agriculture conference 2021 in Dornach, Switzerland. 
 
We read Chapter 1 and Chapter 4. Further information about the book can be found here:
 
 
French, Spanish and Russian version:
 
As this is the last episode of the podcast, I really want to thank all listeners and podcast speakers again for participating in this project, movement and your places in the world!!
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/921d72f3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685453337 #22 Breathing with the Climate Crisis https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 35e4d210ca8147bca1ef1a9f0de4efb4 #21 Biodynamics and Social Media In this episode, we talk with Katrina Wolff about biodynamics and social media. We exchange on the reasons to start a social media channel, what benefits it offers and what risks it might bear.
 
Katrina is a compost consultant and garden coach living in New Zealand. She began her business ‘Blue Borage’ in 2018, choosing to help make biodynamic composting better understood within the home gardening sector. 
 
She now creates online courses and offers remote coaching, and is involved with a wide range of projects with businesses, schools and community groups to implement effective composting systems using biodynamic methods, and has clients all over the world. 
 
Before becoming a Soilpreneur, she spent six years working as operations coordinator for an anthroposophical non-profit in the disability sector, did lots of Eurythmy as a hobby, dabbled in Extra Lesson training for a year, and also worked as a private music teacher. She then studied Human Design, and in 2021 began studying Nature Communication with Saskia von Diest of Ecofluency. 
 
She sees the biodynamic preparations as allies to improve the energetic connections between landscapes and people, and works with anyone who is looking for ways to work in harmony with nature with more ease.
 
In Aotearoa New Zealand the Hua Parakore framework is her preferred approach for helping to make Kai Atua (roughly translated as pure food) available to everyone, and seeks to learn more about indigenous  Māori methods of growing and how biodynamics relates to these. 
 
Her social media platforms are where you can see what she’s up to at the moment, keep up to date with progress on all her projects, and see the most recent courses and coaching packages on offer. 
 
Check out her amazing websites and social media channels!
 

You would like to know more about the results of the questionnaire Katrina did, check out her blog here: https://blueborage.medium.com/biodynamics-social-media-3066f2498887 

 
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0200 In this episode, we talk with Katrina Wolff about biodynamics and social media. We exchange on the reasons to start a social media channel, what benefits it offers and what risks it might bear.
 
Katrina is a compost consultant and garden coach living in New Zealand. She began her business ‘Blue Borage’ in 2018, choosing to help make biodynamic composting better understood within the home gardening sector. 
 
She now creates online courses and offers remote coaching, and is involved with a wide range of projects with businesses, schools and community groups to implement effective composting systems using biodynamic methods, and has clients all over the world. 
 
Before becoming a Soilpreneur, she spent six years working as operations coordinator for an anthroposophical non-profit in the disability sector, did lots of Eurythmy as a hobby, dabbled in Extra Lesson training for a year, and also worked as a private music teacher. She then studied Human Design, and in 2021 began studying Nature Communication with Saskia von Diest of Ecofluency. 
 
She sees the biodynamic preparations as allies to improve the energetic connections between landscapes and people, and works with anyone who is looking for ways to work in harmony with nature with more ease.
 
In Aotearoa New Zealand the Hua Parakore framework is her preferred approach for helping to make Kai Atua (roughly translated as pure food) available to everyone, and seeks to learn more about indigenous  Māori methods of growing and how biodynamics relates to these. 
 
Her social media platforms are where you can see what she’s up to at the moment, keep up to date with progress on all her projects, and see the most recent courses and coaching packages on offer. 
 
Check out her amazing websites and social media channels!
 

You would like to know more about the results of the questionnaire Katrina did, check out her blog here: https://blueborage.medium.com/biodynamics-social-media-3066f2498887 

 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #21 Biodynamics and Social Media Section for Agriculture 21 full In this episode, we talk with Katrina Wolff about biodynamics and social media. We exchange on the reasons to start a social media channel, what benefits it offers and what risks it might bear.
 
Katrina is a compost consultant and garden coach living in New Zealand. She began her business ‘Blue Borage’ in 2018, choosing to help make biodynamic composting better understood within the home gardening sector. 
 
She now creates online courses and offers remote coaching, and is involved with a wide range of projects with businesses, schools and community groups to implement effective composting systems using biodynamic methods, and has clients all over the world. 
 
Before becoming a Soilpreneur, she spent six years working as operations coordinator for an anthroposophical non-profit in the disability sector, did lots of Eurythmy as a hobby, dabbled in Extra Lesson training for a year, and also worked as a private music teacher. She then studied Human Design, and in 2021 began studying Nature Communication with Saskia von Diest of Ecofluency. 
 
She sees the biodynamic preparations as allies to improve the energetic connections between landscapes and people, and works with anyone who is looking for ways to work in harmony with nature with more ease.
 
In Aotearoa New Zealand the Hua Parakore framework is her preferred approach for helping to make Kai Atua (roughly translated as pure food) available to everyone, and seeks to learn more about indigenous  Māori methods of growing and how biodynamics relates to these. 
 
Her social media platforms are where you can see what she’s up to at the moment, keep up to date with progress on all her projects, and see the most recent courses and coaching packages on offer. 
 
Check out her amazing websites and social media channels!
 

You would like to know more about the results of the questionnaire Katrina did, check out her blog here: https://blueborage.medium.com/biodynamics-social-media-3066f2498887 

 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/ad55a8be/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685453268 #21 Biodynamics and Social Media https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 5e39bf7364474d1ebb29c88a40befa39 #20 Communicating Biodynamic Research In this podcast we talk with Martin Quantin about biodynamic research communication. We exchange on the diversity of biodynamic research existing globally and how the practices on the farms influence the research of biodynamic agriculture. We elaborate on the role of media and communication for understanding the various benefits of biodynamic farming. And how biodynamic research can be strengthened in the near future.
 
Martin Quantin works currently for the Biodynamic Research Association in France. He has a Master Degree in Agriculture and also trained in biodynamic farming and Goethean science. Since 2010 he works for training and research in biodynamic agriculture, with an increased interest in bridging mainstream science with the emerging approaches, searching for more intimate understanding of the living.
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the work of the Biodynamic Research Association? Check out their website and subscribe to their here: https://biodynamie-recherche.org/
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the research communication of the Section for Agriculture. Check out our website here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/research
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200 In this podcast we talk with Martin Quantin about biodynamic research communication. We exchange on the diversity of biodynamic research existing globally and how the practices on the farms influence the research of biodynamic agriculture. We elaborate on the role of media and communication for understanding the various benefits of biodynamic farming. And how biodynamic research can be strengthened in the near future.
 
Martin Quantin works currently for the Biodynamic Research Association in France. He has a Master Degree in Agriculture and also trained in biodynamic farming and Goethean science. Since 2010 he works for training and research in biodynamic agriculture, with an increased interest in bridging mainstream science with the emerging approaches, searching for more intimate understanding of the living.
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the work of the Biodynamic Research Association? Check out their website and subscribe to their here: https://biodynamie-recherche.org/
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the research communication of the Section for Agriculture. Check out our website here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/research
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #20 Communicating Biodynamic Research Section for Agriculture 20 full In this podcast we talk with Martin Quantin about biodynamic research communication. We exchange on the diversity of biodynamic research existing globally and how the practices on the farms influence the research of biodynamic agriculture. We elaborate on the role of media and communication for understanding the various benefits of biodynamic farming. And how biodynamic research can be strengthened in the near future.
 
Martin Quantin works currently for the Biodynamic Research Association in France. He has a Master Degree in Agriculture and also trained in biodynamic farming and Goethean science. Since 2010 he works for training and research in biodynamic agriculture, with an increased interest in bridging mainstream science with the emerging approaches, searching for more intimate understanding of the living.
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the work of the Biodynamic Research Association? Check out their website and subscribe to their here: https://biodynamie-recherche.org/
 
You are interested in getting to know more about the research communication of the Section for Agriculture. Check out our website here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/research
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/cc55f00d/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685453143 #20 Communicating Biodynamic Research https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 4a8f7369080a4934b419d06b9216214b #19 Biodynamics Insights: Egypt with Sekem In this episode we talk with Konstanze Abouleish and Angela Hofmann about the Sekem initiative and the biodynamic movement in Egypt. We talk about the origins and first steps of Sekem and why the social organism is as important as the farm organism when cultivating a community.

The SEKEM Initiative was founded to realize the vision of sustainable human development. Its mission is the development of the individual, society and environment through a holistic concept which integrates economic, societal and cultural life. Above all, SEKEM aspires to be an impulse for continuous development in all parts of life, to be not only a model for, but also a contribution to the development of the entire world. You would like to learn more about SEKEM? Check out their website here: https://sekem.com/en/index/

Konstanze E. Abouleish was born in 1963 and moved from Greece (1966-1971) to Egypt in 1976. Since 1982 she constantly lives at Sekem and is active in the kindergarden since 1988 and in primary shool. In 1993 she shifted to the textile business of SEKEM, co-managing NatureTex (2000-2022) and co-founder of the SEKEM future council. Further she is engaged as a Member of the Board of Trustees of Heliopolis University in Egypt.

Angela Hofmann was born in Germany and went through Waldorf education. She learnt biodynamic agriculture in Germany and Switzerland and joined SEKEM in 1981. Since than she is involved in the land reclamation, aninmal husbandry and dairy production, agriculture research, projects and training. Additionally, she is leading music activities in the SEKEM school.
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0200 In this episode we talk with Konstanze Abouleish and Angela Hofmann about the Sekem initiative and the biodynamic movement in Egypt. We talk about the origins and first steps of Sekem and why the social organism is as important as the farm organism when cultivating a community.

The SEKEM Initiative was founded to realize the vision of sustainable human development. Its mission is the development of the individual, society and environment through a holistic concept which integrates economic, societal and cultural life. Above all, SEKEM aspires to be an impulse for continuous development in all parts of life, to be not only a model for, but also a contribution to the development of the entire world. You would like to learn more about SEKEM? Check out their website here: https://sekem.com/en/index/

Konstanze E. Abouleish was born in 1963 and moved from Greece (1966-1971) to Egypt in 1976. Since 1982 she constantly lives at Sekem and is active in the kindergarden since 1988 and in primary shool. In 1993 she shifted to the textile business of SEKEM, co-managing NatureTex (2000-2022) and co-founder of the SEKEM future council. Further she is engaged as a Member of the Board of Trustees of Heliopolis University in Egypt.

Angela Hofmann was born in Germany and went through Waldorf education. She learnt biodynamic agriculture in Germany and Switzerland and joined SEKEM in 1981. Since than she is involved in the land reclamation, aninmal husbandry and dairy production, agriculture research, projects and training. Additionally, she is leading music activities in the SEKEM school.
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #19 Biodynamics Insights: Egypt with Sekem Section for Agriculture 19 full In this episode we talk with Konstanze Abouleish and Angela Hofmann about the Sekem initiative and the biodynamic movement in Egypt. We talk about the origins and first steps of Sekem and why the social organism is as important as the farm organism when cultivating a community.

The SEKEM Initiative was founded to realize the vision of sustainable human development. Its mission is the development of the individual, society and environment through a holistic concept which integrates economic, societal and cultural life. Above all, SEKEM aspires to be an impulse for continuous development in all parts of life, to be not only a model for, but also a contribution to the development of the entire world. You would like to learn more about SEKEM? Check out their website here: https://sekem.com/en/index/

Konstanze E. Abouleish was born in 1963 and moved from Greece (1966-1971) to Egypt in 1976. Since 1982 she constantly lives at Sekem and is active in the kindergarden since 1988 and in primary shool. In 1993 she shifted to the textile business of SEKEM, co-managing NatureTex (2000-2022) and co-founder of the SEKEM future council. Further she is engaged as a Member of the Board of Trustees of Heliopolis University in Egypt.

Angela Hofmann was born in Germany and went through Waldorf education. She learnt biodynamic agriculture in Germany and Switzerland and joined SEKEM in 1981. Since than she is involved in the land reclamation, aninmal husbandry and dairy production, agriculture research, projects and training. Additionally, she is leading music activities in the SEKEM school.
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/3a6b27b3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685453103 #19 Biodynamics Insights: Egypt with Sekem https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 1fe9612b074a4b218886d1a14e538e08 #18 How to successfully market biodynamic products? In this podcast, we talk with Annette Mueller from Fattoria La Vialla in Italy on the importance of customers for biodynamic products. We exchange on their experience how to come into contact and keep customers for a long time that value biodynamic products. Last, we explore why designing products with a circular economy approach is valuable for the farm, but also for marketing.
 
Located in the middle of Tuscany, Fattoria La Vialla is a family run wine and farming estate that uses biodynamic farming and produces high-quality wine, olive oil, pecorino (sheep’s cheese), vegetables, and a lot more. Fattoria La Vialla is a “whole circular economy”: they get everything they need in the farm, and even better, they avoid producing waste they have no use for. Because of biodynamic agriculture, their products (e.g. wine and tomatoes) are proven by consumers and experts to be better in taste and quality. 

At the moment, Fattoria La Vialla, with approximately 150 people for manpower, manages over multiple estates with a total of around 2000 hectares of lands for olive trees, wine, grains, vegetables, etc. Aside from the wonders Fattoria La Vialla is already doing with their regenerative practices, they also help boost agritourism in Tuscany as people can come to the farm for visits and vacation. There, people see how the products are made, which helps them understand how much effort, sweat, and work are put into each bottle of wine or olive oil they bring to their tables. In the same manner, consumers can also see the value they pay for when the goods are purely organic.  

Guests who come to spend their holidays in Fattoria La Vialla started to enjoy the products the estate offers, and that’s how they got involved with direct-to-consumer distribution. They ship the products people order directly (no  other distributor), so people can still consume the products even though they can’t visit the farm. Although they definitely want their goods to reach a broader audience in the future, a direct-to-consumer distribution, for Annette, is amazing—they have the freedom to receive feedback from their clients, whom they consider as friends, without anyone or anything coming between them. 

Do you want to get to know more about Fattoria La Vialla? Check out their website here: https://www.lavialla.com/en-GB/

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0200 In this podcast, we talk with Annette Mueller from Fattoria La Vialla in Italy on the importance of customers for biodynamic products. We exchange on their experience how to come into contact and keep customers for a long time that value biodynamic products. Last, we explore why designing products with a circular economy approach is valuable for the farm, but also for marketing.
 
Located in the middle of Tuscany, Fattoria La Vialla is a family run wine and farming estate that uses biodynamic farming and produces high-quality wine, olive oil, pecorino (sheep’s cheese), vegetables, and a lot more. Fattoria La Vialla is a “whole circular economy”: they get everything they need in the farm, and even better, they avoid producing waste they have no use for. Because of biodynamic agriculture, their products (e.g. wine and tomatoes) are proven by consumers and experts to be better in taste and quality. 

At the moment, Fattoria La Vialla, with approximately 150 people for manpower, manages over multiple estates with a total of around 2000 hectares of lands for olive trees, wine, grains, vegetables, etc. Aside from the wonders Fattoria La Vialla is already doing with their regenerative practices, they also help boost agritourism in Tuscany as people can come to the farm for visits and vacation. There, people see how the products are made, which helps them understand how much effort, sweat, and work are put into each bottle of wine or olive oil they bring to their tables. In the same manner, consumers can also see the value they pay for when the goods are purely organic.  

Guests who come to spend their holidays in Fattoria La Vialla started to enjoy the products the estate offers, and that’s how they got involved with direct-to-consumer distribution. They ship the products people order directly (no  other distributor), so people can still consume the products even though they can’t visit the farm. Although they definitely want their goods to reach a broader audience in the future, a direct-to-consumer distribution, for Annette, is amazing—they have the freedom to receive feedback from their clients, whom they consider as friends, without anyone or anything coming between them. 

Do you want to get to know more about Fattoria La Vialla? Check out their website here: https://www.lavialla.com/en-GB/

]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #18 How to successfully market biodynamic products? Section for Agriculture 18 full In this podcast, we talk with Annette Mueller from Fattoria La Vialla in Italy on the importance of customers for biodynamic products. We exchange on their experience how to come into contact and keep customers for a long time that value biodynamic products. Last, we explore why designing products with a circular economy approach is valuable for the farm, but also for marketing.
 
Located in the middle of Tuscany, Fattoria La Vialla is a family run wine and farming estate that uses biodynamic farming and produces high-quality wine, olive oil, pecorino (sheep’s cheese), vegetables, and a lot more. Fattoria La Vialla is a “whole circular economy”: they get everything they need in the farm, and even better, they avoid producing waste they have no use for. Because of biodynamic agriculture, their products (e.g. wine and tomatoes) are proven by consumers and experts to be better in taste and quality. 

At the moment, Fattoria La Vialla, with approximately 150 people for manpower, manages over multiple estates with a total of around 2000 hectares of lands for olive trees, wine, grains, vegetables, etc. Aside from the wonders Fattoria La Vialla is already doing with their regenerative practices, they also help boost agritourism in Tuscany as people can come to the farm for visits and vacation. There, people see how the products are made, which helps them understand how much effort, sweat, and work are put into each bottle of wine or olive oil they bring to their tables. In the same manner, consumers can also see the value they pay for when the goods are purely organic.  

Guests who come to spend their holidays in Fattoria La Vialla started to enjoy the products the estate offers, and that’s how they got involved with direct-to-consumer distribution. They ship the products people order directly (no  other distributor), so people can still consume the products even though they can’t visit the farm. Although they definitely want their goods to reach a broader audience in the future, a direct-to-consumer distribution, for Annette, is amazing—they have the freedom to receive feedback from their clients, whom they consider as friends, without anyone or anything coming between them. 

Do you want to get to know more about Fattoria La Vialla? Check out their website here: https://www.lavialla.com/en-GB/

]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/3f69cdd0/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685453056 #18 How to successfully market biodynamic products? https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 1afb39e68550447e81a4ae20c857a523 #17 Including the Heart in Biodynamic Education In this podcast, we talk with Simone Helmle about why the heart, warmth and movement can become essential parts of adult education in biodynamics and anthroposophy. We talk about why Covid changed the learning experience and what can be done to provide an experience-based and long-lasting teaching experience for new students of the subjects.
 
Simone teaches the subject "Socioculture and Anthroposophy" in the master course for resilient entrepreneurship in biodynamics at the Freie Landbauschule Bodensee e.V. in Überlingen/Germany. She holds a doctorate and habilitation in agricultural sociology. Accompanying people in the development of their individual potential is a matter very dear to her heart.
 
You want to know more about the work of Simone? Check out this website: www.landbauschule-bodensee.de
 
Do you want to know more about our work in adult education? Check out our website of our Deepen Biodynamics courses here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics 
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0200 In this podcast, we talk with Simone Helmle about why the heart, warmth and movement can become essential parts of adult education in biodynamics and anthroposophy. We talk about why Covid changed the learning experience and what can be done to provide an experience-based and long-lasting teaching experience for new students of the subjects.
 
Simone teaches the subject "Socioculture and Anthroposophy" in the master course for resilient entrepreneurship in biodynamics at the Freie Landbauschule Bodensee e.V. in Überlingen/Germany. She holds a doctorate and habilitation in agricultural sociology. Accompanying people in the development of their individual potential is a matter very dear to her heart.
 
You want to know more about the work of Simone? Check out this website: www.landbauschule-bodensee.de
 
Do you want to know more about our work in adult education? Check out our website of our Deepen Biodynamics courses here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #17 Including the Heart in Biodynamic Education Section for Agriculture 17 full In this podcast, we talk with Simone Helmle about why the heart, warmth and movement can become essential parts of adult education in biodynamics and anthroposophy. We talk about why Covid changed the learning experience and what can be done to provide an experience-based and long-lasting teaching experience for new students of the subjects.
 
Simone teaches the subject "Socioculture and Anthroposophy" in the master course for resilient entrepreneurship in biodynamics at the Freie Landbauschule Bodensee e.V. in Überlingen/Germany. She holds a doctorate and habilitation in agricultural sociology. Accompanying people in the development of their individual potential is a matter very dear to her heart.
 
You want to know more about the work of Simone? Check out this website: www.landbauschule-bodensee.de
 
Do you want to know more about our work in adult education? Check out our website of our Deepen Biodynamics courses here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/b1fb2958/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452907 #17 Including the Heart in Biodynamic Education https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 2b55bcc6275b41d78f7a0e206b44bb6b #16 Biodynamic Insights: India with Sundeep Kamath In this podcast we talk about the insights of biodynamic agriculture in India with Sundeep Kamath. Sundeep Kamath, has been actively involved in the International Biodynamic movement since the last decade. He collaborates with federal and local governments on policies and practices to promote biodynamic agriculture. As a Demeter Advisor, he advises multiple entities in Asia on Demeter certification and in mindful marketing in local and international markets. He is the former Secretary of the Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI).
 
We talk about why he became an advisor and why translating biodynamic insights into local language is key to make the biodynamic movement grow even faster.
 
You want to know more about Sundeep?
Check out his website: Directory Advisors - Sundeep Kamath and what he is doing at IFOAM Asia IFOAM Asia Previous Board member
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0200 In this podcast we talk about the insights of biodynamic agriculture in India with Sundeep Kamath. Sundeep Kamath, has been actively involved in the International Biodynamic movement since the last decade. He collaborates with federal and local governments on policies and practices to promote biodynamic agriculture. As a Demeter Advisor, he advises multiple entities in Asia on Demeter certification and in mindful marketing in local and international markets. He is the former Secretary of the Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI).
 
We talk about why he became an advisor and why translating biodynamic insights into local language is key to make the biodynamic movement grow even faster.
 
You want to know more about Sundeep?
Check out his website: Directory Advisors - Sundeep Kamath and what he is doing at IFOAM Asia IFOAM Asia Previous Board member
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #16 Biodynamic Insights: India with Sundeep Kamath Section for Agriculture 16 full In this podcast we talk about the insights of biodynamic agriculture in India with Sundeep Kamath. Sundeep Kamath, has been actively involved in the International Biodynamic movement since the last decade. He collaborates with federal and local governments on policies and practices to promote biodynamic agriculture. As a Demeter Advisor, he advises multiple entities in Asia on Demeter certification and in mindful marketing in local and international markets. He is the former Secretary of the Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI).
 
We talk about why he became an advisor and why translating biodynamic insights into local language is key to make the biodynamic movement grow even faster.
 
You want to know more about Sundeep?
Check out his website: Directory Advisors - Sundeep Kamath and what he is doing at IFOAM Asia IFOAM Asia Previous Board member
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/6ee1b58e/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452834 #16 Biodynamic Insights: India with Sundeep Kamath https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 549ddf6f029247ab9cdd26959b976094 #15 Chances of Biodynamics and Agroforestry In this episode we talk with Manfred Osterroth and Allen Clements about the chances and challenges of biodynamics in tropical regions. We talk about the chances of trees and why agroforestry might be an integrative way to apply biodynamic principles.
 
Manfred is a small-scale farmer and agronomist, developing a new, anthroposophical inspired agriculture for the tropics: ART, agriculture-regenerative-tropical, which is a complete metamorphosis of “temperate climate Biodinamics”. He lives on a farm-school, an experimental project that combines agroforestry with policultures of fruits and vegetables. Tropical Forests as integrated life communities, inspired the courage to try a completely new approach. The methodology are being developed out of a Goethean scientific View and out of the research work of Ernst Goetsch, Lyn Margulis, Wolfgang Schad and some important Brazilian farmers and also researchers. Manfred loves conversation and the sharing of practical experience, to improve his daily work in the agroforestry organism. Check out his website here: 
 
Allen is a filmmaker that has been training and dreaming for years with the hopes of having his own farm.  In the Summer of 2022, that dream came true and his family now lives in harmony with nature on a 13-acre (5 ha) agroforestry farmstead where he is working to apply Biodynamics to agroforestry, namely NTFPs (non timber forest products) and the growing of mushrooms.
Allen has loved nature all his life but found a very prominent permaculture and regenerative agriculture community while living in Lancaster County Pennsylvania.  Not long after he started studying permaculture, his family purchased a home across from a Waldorf School. It was at this time that Waldorf Education, then Anthroposophy and finally Biodynamic Agriculture was brought to light within the Clements family.  Allen attended the 2019-2020 session of Biodynamics training at the Pfeiffer Center in New York where he did an in depth study of the Agriculture lectures, made preps and peppers while learning from Biodynamic experts and bonding with burgeoning farmers from the region. Allen’s approach to Biodynamics revolves primarily around building intuition for harmonious communion with nature and the elemental beings. Check out his website here: 
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0200 In this episode we talk with Manfred Osterroth and Allen Clements about the chances and challenges of biodynamics in tropical regions. We talk about the chances of trees and why agroforestry might be an integrative way to apply biodynamic principles.
 
Manfred is a small-scale farmer and agronomist, developing a new, anthroposophical inspired agriculture for the tropics: ART, agriculture-regenerative-tropical, which is a complete metamorphosis of “temperate climate Biodinamics”. He lives on a farm-school, an experimental project that combines agroforestry with policultures of fruits and vegetables. Tropical Forests as integrated life communities, inspired the courage to try a completely new approach. The methodology are being developed out of a Goethean scientific View and out of the research work of Ernst Goetsch, Lyn Margulis, Wolfgang Schad and some important Brazilian farmers and also researchers. Manfred loves conversation and the sharing of practical experience, to improve his daily work in the agroforestry organism. Check out his website here: 
 
Allen is a filmmaker that has been training and dreaming for years with the hopes of having his own farm.  In the Summer of 2022, that dream came true and his family now lives in harmony with nature on a 13-acre (5 ha) agroforestry farmstead where he is working to apply Biodynamics to agroforestry, namely NTFPs (non timber forest products) and the growing of mushrooms.
Allen has loved nature all his life but found a very prominent permaculture and regenerative agriculture community while living in Lancaster County Pennsylvania.  Not long after he started studying permaculture, his family purchased a home across from a Waldorf School. It was at this time that Waldorf Education, then Anthroposophy and finally Biodynamic Agriculture was brought to light within the Clements family.  Allen attended the 2019-2020 session of Biodynamics training at the Pfeiffer Center in New York where he did an in depth study of the Agriculture lectures, made preps and peppers while learning from Biodynamic experts and bonding with burgeoning farmers from the region. Allen’s approach to Biodynamics revolves primarily around building intuition for harmonious communion with nature and the elemental beings. Check out his website here: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #15 Chances of Biodynamics and Agroforestry Section for Agriculture 15 full In this episode we talk with Manfred Osterroth and Allen Clements about the chances and challenges of biodynamics in tropical regions. We talk about the chances of trees and why agroforestry might be an integrative way to apply biodynamic principles.
 
Manfred is a small-scale farmer and agronomist, developing a new, anthroposophical inspired agriculture for the tropics: ART, agriculture-regenerative-tropical, which is a complete metamorphosis of “temperate climate Biodinamics”. He lives on a farm-school, an experimental project that combines agroforestry with policultures of fruits and vegetables. Tropical Forests as integrated life communities, inspired the courage to try a completely new approach. The methodology are being developed out of a Goethean scientific View and out of the research work of Ernst Goetsch, Lyn Margulis, Wolfgang Schad and some important Brazilian farmers and also researchers. Manfred loves conversation and the sharing of practical experience, to improve his daily work in the agroforestry organism. Check out his website here: 
 
Allen is a filmmaker that has been training and dreaming for years with the hopes of having his own farm.  In the Summer of 2022, that dream came true and his family now lives in harmony with nature on a 13-acre (5 ha) agroforestry farmstead where he is working to apply Biodynamics to agroforestry, namely NTFPs (non timber forest products) and the growing of mushrooms.
Allen has loved nature all his life but found a very prominent permaculture and regenerative agriculture community while living in Lancaster County Pennsylvania.  Not long after he started studying permaculture, his family purchased a home across from a Waldorf School. It was at this time that Waldorf Education, then Anthroposophy and finally Biodynamic Agriculture was brought to light within the Clements family.  Allen attended the 2019-2020 session of Biodynamics training at the Pfeiffer Center in New York where he did an in depth study of the Agriculture lectures, made preps and peppers while learning from Biodynamic experts and bonding with burgeoning farmers from the region. Allen’s approach to Biodynamics revolves primarily around building intuition for harmonious communion with nature and the elemental beings. Check out his website here: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/e2a1f045/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452800 #15 Chances of Biodynamics and Agroforestry https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no ca2e273aae774d67bc296556d5b54f95 #14 Biodynamic Bee-Keeping In this podcast we are talking about why bees are great and what differentiates biodynamic bee-keeping from other forms of apiculture. We talk about the fascination of the little insects and what they help us to develop in ourselves, our surrounding  landscapes and in the world.
 
Dr. Johannes Wirz was the co-leader of the Research Institute at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. He has a dissertation in molecular genetics at the University of Basel and does several projects on honeybee research. He is a member of the board at Mellifera e.V. in Germany and has profound experience in bee education, Goetheanum science, Anthroposophy and meditation.
 
You want to know more about biodynamic bee-keeping and the work of the Natural Science Section at the Goetheanum?
 
Book by Johannes Wirz and Norbert Poplau - Keeping Bees Simply and Respectfully: Apiculture with the Golden Hive : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/keeping-bees-simply-and-respectfully-johannes-wirz/1139537278
 
Rudolf Steiner – the nine lectures on bees : https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/GA351/English/SGP1975/NinBee_index.html
 
Book from David Heaf - The Bee-friendly Beekeeper: A Sustainable Approach
 
The work of the Natural Science Section and their seminars and workshops can be found here: https://science.goetheanum.org/en/ 
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0200 In this podcast we are talking about why bees are great and what differentiates biodynamic bee-keeping from other forms of apiculture. We talk about the fascination of the little insects and what they help us to develop in ourselves, our surrounding  landscapes and in the world.
 
Dr. Johannes Wirz was the co-leader of the Research Institute at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. He has a dissertation in molecular genetics at the University of Basel and does several projects on honeybee research. He is a member of the board at Mellifera e.V. in Germany and has profound experience in bee education, Goetheanum science, Anthroposophy and meditation.
 
You want to know more about biodynamic bee-keeping and the work of the Natural Science Section at the Goetheanum?
 
Book by Johannes Wirz and Norbert Poplau - Keeping Bees Simply and Respectfully: Apiculture with the Golden Hive : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/keeping-bees-simply-and-respectfully-johannes-wirz/1139537278
 
Rudolf Steiner – the nine lectures on bees : https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/GA351/English/SGP1975/NinBee_index.html
 
Book from David Heaf - The Bee-friendly Beekeeper: A Sustainable Approach
 
The work of the Natural Science Section and their seminars and workshops can be found here: https://science.goetheanum.org/en/ 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #14 Biodynamic Bee-Keeping Section for Agriculture 14 full In this podcast we are talking about why bees are great and what differentiates biodynamic bee-keeping from other forms of apiculture. We talk about the fascination of the little insects and what they help us to develop in ourselves, our surrounding  landscapes and in the world.
 
Dr. Johannes Wirz was the co-leader of the Research Institute at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. He has a dissertation in molecular genetics at the University of Basel and does several projects on honeybee research. He is a member of the board at Mellifera e.V. in Germany and has profound experience in bee education, Goetheanum science, Anthroposophy and meditation.
 
You want to know more about biodynamic bee-keeping and the work of the Natural Science Section at the Goetheanum?
 
Book by Johannes Wirz and Norbert Poplau - Keeping Bees Simply and Respectfully: Apiculture with the Golden Hive : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/keeping-bees-simply-and-respectfully-johannes-wirz/1139537278
 
Rudolf Steiner – the nine lectures on bees : https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/GA351/English/SGP1975/NinBee_index.html
 
Book from David Heaf - The Bee-friendly Beekeeper: A Sustainable Approach
 
The work of the Natural Science Section and their seminars and workshops can be found here: https://science.goetheanum.org/en/ 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/3d64611a/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452712 #14 Biodynamic Bee-Keeping https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no c6c2096436544d6899e1c809eda64adf #13 Policy Work and Biodynamics - Chances and Challenges In this episode we talk about the potential of policy work for the biodynamic movement with Clara Behr. What are the challenges to reach policy makers? Why is it worth collaborating with political partners and where are limits for collaboration?
What can you, as an individual, a farmer or in any other role of your life do to integrate policy work on a day-to-day basis. 
 
Clara Behr  is working as Head of Policy and Public Relations for the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International for three years now. Based in the Brussels office of the Federation, she is French and German and has a background in philosophy and politics. Before joining the Federation, Clara was involved in EU politics and worked for the organic and wine sector. The focus of her political work lies now on GMOs, seeds, and animal welfare, while advocating for biodynamic farming worldwide. With a coalition of other NGOs, she organised an EU-wide petition to maintain mandatory traceability and labelling for all GMOs on the market that collected more than 400 000 signatures in less than six months.
 
Get to know more about Clara’s work here: https://demeter.net/about/policy/ 

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200 In this episode we talk about the potential of policy work for the biodynamic movement with Clara Behr. What are the challenges to reach policy makers? Why is it worth collaborating with political partners and where are limits for collaboration?
What can you, as an individual, a farmer or in any other role of your life do to integrate policy work on a day-to-day basis. 
 
Clara Behr  is working as Head of Policy and Public Relations for the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International for three years now. Based in the Brussels office of the Federation, she is French and German and has a background in philosophy and politics. Before joining the Federation, Clara was involved in EU politics and worked for the organic and wine sector. The focus of her political work lies now on GMOs, seeds, and animal welfare, while advocating for biodynamic farming worldwide. With a coalition of other NGOs, she organised an EU-wide petition to maintain mandatory traceability and labelling for all GMOs on the market that collected more than 400 000 signatures in less than six months.
 
Get to know more about Clara’s work here: https://demeter.net/about/policy/ 

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #13 Policy Work and Biodynamics - Chances and Challenges Section for Agriculture 13 full In this episode we talk about the potential of policy work for the biodynamic movement with Clara Behr. What are the challenges to reach policy makers? Why is it worth collaborating with political partners and where are limits for collaboration?
What can you, as an individual, a farmer or in any other role of your life do to integrate policy work on a day-to-day basis. 
 
Clara Behr  is working as Head of Policy and Public Relations for the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International for three years now. Based in the Brussels office of the Federation, she is French and German and has a background in philosophy and politics. Before joining the Federation, Clara was involved in EU politics and worked for the organic and wine sector. The focus of her political work lies now on GMOs, seeds, and animal welfare, while advocating for biodynamic farming worldwide. With a coalition of other NGOs, she organised an EU-wide petition to maintain mandatory traceability and labelling for all GMOs on the market that collected more than 400 000 signatures in less than six months.
 
Get to know more about Clara’s work here: https://demeter.net/about/policy/ 

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/a530bd1c/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452675 #13 Policy Work and Biodynamics - Chances and Challenges https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no b4285594563c48f1be87df4900556277 #12 Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Agriculture and Biodynamics In this podcast we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the similarities and differences of indigenous knowledge, traditional agriculture and biodynamics. Throughout the last years, indigenous ways of farming become more and more acknowledged. But is biodynamics an indigenous way of farming? Or can biodynamics benefit from traditional farming systems?
What would be potentials for future collaboration and what are the combining factors between the movements.
Get to know the perspective and examples of Jean-Michel Florin, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture about this topic.
 
Study of Julia Wright on “A revitalisation of European farming and the promise of the biodynamic worldview”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40538-022-00317-z
 
Limbua Group and how indigenous knowledge is integrated into biodynamic farming in macadamia production in Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR5jD6w4RNQ&t=435s
]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:30:00 +0200 In this podcast we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the similarities and differences of indigenous knowledge, traditional agriculture and biodynamics. Throughout the last years, indigenous ways of farming become more and more acknowledged. But is biodynamics an indigenous way of farming? Or can biodynamics benefit from traditional farming systems?
What would be potentials for future collaboration and what are the combining factors between the movements.
Get to know the perspective and examples of Jean-Michel Florin, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture about this topic.
 
Study of Julia Wright on “A revitalisation of European farming and the promise of the biodynamic worldview”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40538-022-00317-z
 
Limbua Group and how indigenous knowledge is integrated into biodynamic farming in macadamia production in Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR5jD6w4RNQ&t=435s
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #12 Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Agriculture and Biodynamics Section for Agriculture 12 full In this podcast we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the similarities and differences of indigenous knowledge, traditional agriculture and biodynamics. Throughout the last years, indigenous ways of farming become more and more acknowledged. But is biodynamics an indigenous way of farming? Or can biodynamics benefit from traditional farming systems?
What would be potentials for future collaboration and what are the combining factors between the movements.
Get to know the perspective and examples of Jean-Michel Florin, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture about this topic.
 
Study of Julia Wright on “A revitalisation of European farming and the promise of the biodynamic worldview”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40538-022-00317-z
 
Limbua Group and how indigenous knowledge is integrated into biodynamic farming in macadamia production in Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR5jD6w4RNQ&t=435s
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/b6b3c1fd/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452611 #12 Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Agriculture and Biodynamics https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 60437337a2814cd8a2e7bcb986ed06a1 #11 Biodynamics and Climate Change Denial In this podcast episode, Charles Cross from the Goetheanum Wochenschrift and Lin Bautze from the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum exchange about climate change denial in anthroposophy and biodynamics. Is there really a climate change denial? Why are some people denying climate change? And how can biodynamics and anthroposophy support a healthy and resilient climate now and in the future.
 
You are interested in further podcasts from the Goetheanum?
Check out the link here: https://dasgoetheanum.com/tag/podcast/ 
 
You are interested in the work of the Section for Agriculture?
Get to know more about the Living Farms project check out the link here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/living-farms-videos 
 
]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 +0200 In this podcast episode, Charles Cross from the Goetheanum Wochenschrift and Lin Bautze from the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum exchange about climate change denial in anthroposophy and biodynamics. Is there really a climate change denial? Why are some people denying climate change? And how can biodynamics and anthroposophy support a healthy and resilient climate now and in the future.
 
You are interested in further podcasts from the Goetheanum?
Check out the link here: https://dasgoetheanum.com/tag/podcast/ 
 
You are interested in the work of the Section for Agriculture?
Get to know more about the Living Farms project check out the link here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/living-farms-videos 
 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #11 Biodynamics and Climate Change Denial Section for Agriculture 11 full In this podcast episode, Charles Cross from the Goetheanum Wochenschrift and Lin Bautze from the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum exchange about climate change denial in anthroposophy and biodynamics. Is there really a climate change denial? Why are some people denying climate change? And how can biodynamics and anthroposophy support a healthy and resilient climate now and in the future.
 
You are interested in further podcasts from the Goetheanum?
Check out the link here: https://dasgoetheanum.com/tag/podcast/ 
 
You are interested in the work of the Section for Agriculture?
Get to know more about the Living Farms project check out the link here: https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/living-farms-videos 
 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/d4b17ce0/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1685452220 #11 Biodynamics and Climate Change Denial https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no a8f9e6f02ebf4526b66960732c6688c2 #10 Training your perception In this last part of the three episode series, we will talk with Jean-Michel Florin about how perception can be trained in particular.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200 In this last part of the three episode series, we will talk with Jean-Michel Florin about how perception can be trained in particular.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #10 Training your perception 00:42:29 Section for Agriculture 10 full In this last part of the three episode series, we will talk with Jean-Michel Florin about how perception can be trained in particular.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/e853fcb6/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1683731660 #10 Training your perception https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no d2c01bfd4c9741b39cc0c3fd23f54d98 #9 Biodynamic Insights: UK with Rosalyn Scottland In this episode we talk with Rosalyn Scottland about how she came across biodynamic farming and what her insights are from farming in this way.

Rosalyn grew up in Devon on a 2 acre small holding with her parents, grandparents and brothers cultivating her love for, and innate sense of reciprocity between, all animate life. 
With her husband she is now the custodian of a small mixed, 1000 year old, 60 acre farm, by the river Dart in Devon, England, tending a small flock of sheep, 2 ½ acres of apple orchards and a small cottage garden. 
She came to experience Biodynamics (BD) about 12 years ago through her local BD group and BD community garden. Since then, she has delved deeper and deeper into the practice and theory, and become an active member of the SWBD group hosting Compost Preparation days, study groups on The Agricultural Lectures and workshops charting the stars and planets.  
She has also studied Einreibung massage, anthroposophical homecare nursing and Anthroposophical Medicine with a particular interest in embryology. Her current research focus is in deepening her understanding and practice as a shepherd and grower in the relationship between things; sheep and shepherd, nettle and butterfly, stream and newt, apple blossom and bee informed by particular Lectures from Rudolf Steiner’s The Festivals and Their Meaning and her recent foray into Harmony of The Creative Word. 
In 2006 she studied Goethean Science at Schumacher College UK, she is a Practitioner and Teacher in the somatics practice The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering® and the founding director of SOEL (School Of Experiential Learning). www.tsoel.org.uk

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
 
]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200 In this episode we talk with Rosalyn Scottland about how she came across biodynamic farming and what her insights are from farming in this way.

Rosalyn grew up in Devon on a 2 acre small holding with her parents, grandparents and brothers cultivating her love for, and innate sense of reciprocity between, all animate life. 
With her husband she is now the custodian of a small mixed, 1000 year old, 60 acre farm, by the river Dart in Devon, England, tending a small flock of sheep, 2 ½ acres of apple orchards and a small cottage garden. 
She came to experience Biodynamics (BD) about 12 years ago through her local BD group and BD community garden. Since then, she has delved deeper and deeper into the practice and theory, and become an active member of the SWBD group hosting Compost Preparation days, study groups on The Agricultural Lectures and workshops charting the stars and planets.  
She has also studied Einreibung massage, anthroposophical homecare nursing and Anthroposophical Medicine with a particular interest in embryology. Her current research focus is in deepening her understanding and practice as a shepherd and grower in the relationship between things; sheep and shepherd, nettle and butterfly, stream and newt, apple blossom and bee informed by particular Lectures from Rudolf Steiner’s The Festivals and Their Meaning and her recent foray into Harmony of The Creative Word. 
In 2006 she studied Goethean Science at Schumacher College UK, she is a Practitioner and Teacher in the somatics practice The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering® and the founding director of SOEL (School Of Experiential Learning). www.tsoel.org.uk

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #9 Biodynamic Insights: UK with Rosalyn Scottland 00:35:00 Section for Agriculture 9 full In this episode we talk with Rosalyn Scottland about how she came across biodynamic farming and what her insights are from farming in this way.

Rosalyn grew up in Devon on a 2 acre small holding with her parents, grandparents and brothers cultivating her love for, and innate sense of reciprocity between, all animate life. 
With her husband she is now the custodian of a small mixed, 1000 year old, 60 acre farm, by the river Dart in Devon, England, tending a small flock of sheep, 2 ½ acres of apple orchards and a small cottage garden. 
She came to experience Biodynamics (BD) about 12 years ago through her local BD group and BD community garden. Since then, she has delved deeper and deeper into the practice and theory, and become an active member of the SWBD group hosting Compost Preparation days, study groups on The Agricultural Lectures and workshops charting the stars and planets.  
She has also studied Einreibung massage, anthroposophical homecare nursing and Anthroposophical Medicine with a particular interest in embryology. Her current research focus is in deepening her understanding and practice as a shepherd and grower in the relationship between things; sheep and shepherd, nettle and butterfly, stream and newt, apple blossom and bee informed by particular Lectures from Rudolf Steiner’s The Festivals and Their Meaning and her recent foray into Harmony of The Creative Word. 
In 2006 she studied Goethean Science at Schumacher College UK, she is a Practitioner and Teacher in the somatics practice The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering® and the founding director of SOEL (School Of Experiential Learning). www.tsoel.org.uk

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Check out our websites: 
 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/637b1dc8/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1683731387 #9 Biodynamic Insights: UK with Rosalyn Scottland https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 02fe17bf9df144f6bf2c91a3b42f9399 #8 Biodynamic Grains and Food Security In this episode we talk with Peter Kunz about the values of grains, how their are cultivated in biodynamic and what kind of experiences he made in breeding biodynamic grains for centuries.
We talk about how biodynamic grains differ from other varieties and cultivation practices. The different yields of a cultivating grains, besides the sole grain yield. And why biodynamic breedings takes longer to produce these high quality grains that are more resilient in the long run.
And what benefits the long-time breeding offers for the farmers personally and on their farm. 

Peter Kunz is the founder of GZPK (Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz) in Switzerland. 35 years ago, he realized that for a sustainable organic and biodynamic future organic breeding is required. Since 35 years they practice biodynamic breeding, mainly grains and legumes.
 
He is also the founder of the Fund for Crop Plant Development, which has the main objective to promote non-profit organic and biodynamic plant breeding with a wide range of measures. It aims to demonstrate the manifold benefits of biodynamic breeding for sustainable agriculture, for the preservation and the extension of biodiversity, for a healthy nutrition and many other common goods.
 
Besides being an advisor and being involved in educational programs, such as the Agriculture Course of the Heliopolis University in Egypt, he is the co-initiator of “Sowing the Future”. There, biodynamic farms sow together at the same date with their employees, customers, and other interested persons a field together. 
 
Further information:
Fund for Crop Plant Development: https://www.kulturpflanze.ch/en/ 
Sowing the Future: http://www.avenirsem.ch/ 
]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200 In this episode we talk with Peter Kunz about the values of grains, how their are cultivated in biodynamic and what kind of experiences he made in breeding biodynamic grains for centuries.
We talk about how biodynamic grains differ from other varieties and cultivation practices. The different yields of a cultivating grains, besides the sole grain yield. And why biodynamic breedings takes longer to produce these high quality grains that are more resilient in the long run.
And what benefits the long-time breeding offers for the farmers personally and on their farm. 

Peter Kunz is the founder of GZPK (Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz) in Switzerland. 35 years ago, he realized that for a sustainable organic and biodynamic future organic breeding is required. Since 35 years they practice biodynamic breeding, mainly grains and legumes.
 
He is also the founder of the Fund for Crop Plant Development, which has the main objective to promote non-profit organic and biodynamic plant breeding with a wide range of measures. It aims to demonstrate the manifold benefits of biodynamic breeding for sustainable agriculture, for the preservation and the extension of biodiversity, for a healthy nutrition and many other common goods.
 
Besides being an advisor and being involved in educational programs, such as the Agriculture Course of the Heliopolis University in Egypt, he is the co-initiator of “Sowing the Future”. There, biodynamic farms sow together at the same date with their employees, customers, and other interested persons a field together. 
 
Further information:
Fund for Crop Plant Development: https://www.kulturpflanze.ch/en/ 
Sowing the Future: http://www.avenirsem.ch/ 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #8 Biodynamic Grains and Food Security 00:41:01 Section for Agriculture 8 full In this episode we talk with Peter Kunz about the values of grains, how their are cultivated in biodynamic and what kind of experiences he made in breeding biodynamic grains for centuries.
We talk about how biodynamic grains differ from other varieties and cultivation practices. The different yields of a cultivating grains, besides the sole grain yield. And why biodynamic breedings takes longer to produce these high quality grains that are more resilient in the long run.
And what benefits the long-time breeding offers for the farmers personally and on their farm. 

Peter Kunz is the founder of GZPK (Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz) in Switzerland. 35 years ago, he realized that for a sustainable organic and biodynamic future organic breeding is required. Since 35 years they practice biodynamic breeding, mainly grains and legumes.
 
He is also the founder of the Fund for Crop Plant Development, which has the main objective to promote non-profit organic and biodynamic plant breeding with a wide range of measures. It aims to demonstrate the manifold benefits of biodynamic breeding for sustainable agriculture, for the preservation and the extension of biodiversity, for a healthy nutrition and many other common goods.
 
Besides being an advisor and being involved in educational programs, such as the Agriculture Course of the Heliopolis University in Egypt, he is the co-initiator of “Sowing the Future”. There, biodynamic farms sow together at the same date with their employees, customers, and other interested persons a field together. 
 
Further information:
Fund for Crop Plant Development: https://www.kulturpflanze.ch/en/ 
Sowing the Future: http://www.avenirsem.ch/ 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/8e7bf6e3/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1683731115 #8 Biodynamic Grains and Food Security https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no a979ff536f9a4cf28c33392f0b243182 #7 Project Results of Perception for Living Farms In the episode, we continue to talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 

We deal with questions how perception of the farm can be trained and deepen the discussion of why it is important to invest in learning and mastering the skill of perceiving the farm organism in our times.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200 In the episode, we continue to talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 

We deal with questions how perception of the farm can be trained and deepen the discussion of why it is important to invest in learning and mastering the skill of perceiving the farm organism in our times.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #7 Project Results of Perception for Living Farms 00:35:14 Section for Agriculture 7 full In the episode, we continue to talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 

We deal with questions how perception of the farm can be trained and deepen the discussion of why it is important to invest in learning and mastering the skill of perceiving the farm organism in our times.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/f213e52b/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1683730699 #7 Project Results of Perception for Living Farms https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 959e0b7b1fcf49d1bedf2b7c15b6dc85 #6 Biodynamic Insights: New Zealand with Florian Roger We talk with Florian Roger about his experiences with the biodynamic movement in New Zealand.

Florian has a deep interest in Biodynamics and a profound devotion towards Anthroposophy. He has traveled around the world seeking for a meaningful/purposeful movement and since resides in Hawkes Bay - New Zealand whereby he is involved in versatile anthroposophical communities, and currently facilitates the local Flourishing Biodynamics Group meeting monthly on people's lands/farms.
Florian's aim is, through personal and collective deeds, to unite and guide communities towards a common and higher purpose of awareness, realisation, and inner freedom, consequently/forwardly manifesting in beautifying humanity, in divinely magnifying our world, and enabling the human & all other beings consciousness to positively leap further.

In this episode, we talk about his path toward biodynamics and how he organizes his monthly group meetings for exchanging on biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about biodynamics in New Zealand? 

Local and National Groups for exchange:


Check out our websites: 
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0200 We talk with Florian Roger about his experiences with the biodynamic movement in New Zealand.

Florian has a deep interest in Biodynamics and a profound devotion towards Anthroposophy. He has traveled around the world seeking for a meaningful/purposeful movement and since resides in Hawkes Bay - New Zealand whereby he is involved in versatile anthroposophical communities, and currently facilitates the local Flourishing Biodynamics Group meeting monthly on people's lands/farms.
Florian's aim is, through personal and collective deeds, to unite and guide communities towards a common and higher purpose of awareness, realisation, and inner freedom, consequently/forwardly manifesting in beautifying humanity, in divinely magnifying our world, and enabling the human & all other beings consciousness to positively leap further.

In this episode, we talk about his path toward biodynamics and how he organizes his monthly group meetings for exchanging on biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about biodynamics in New Zealand? 

Local and National Groups for exchange:


Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #6 Biodynamic Insights: New Zealand with Florian Roger 00:31:32 Section for Agriculture 6 full We talk with Florian Roger about his experiences with the biodynamic movement in New Zealand.

Florian has a deep interest in Biodynamics and a profound devotion towards Anthroposophy. He has traveled around the world seeking for a meaningful/purposeful movement and since resides in Hawkes Bay - New Zealand whereby he is involved in versatile anthroposophical communities, and currently facilitates the local Flourishing Biodynamics Group meeting monthly on people's lands/farms.
Florian's aim is, through personal and collective deeds, to unite and guide communities towards a common and higher purpose of awareness, realisation, and inner freedom, consequently/forwardly manifesting in beautifying humanity, in divinely magnifying our world, and enabling the human & all other beings consciousness to positively leap further.

In this episode, we talk about his path toward biodynamics and how he organizes his monthly group meetings for exchanging on biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about biodynamics in New Zealand? 

Local and National Groups for exchange:


Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/e6b20749/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1659694548 #6 Biodynamic Insights: New Zealand with Florian Roger https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no c9dd0f2b9bfb479ba35ef63a825dd94b #5 The Evolution of Biodynamic Research We talk with Ueli Hurter about the importance of biodynamic research.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

In this episode, we talk about the role of science in our society. We elaborate on how biodynamic research developed and why research remains an important factor for biodynamic farmers since the evolution of biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
Video lecture "All mumbo-jumbo or solution to current problems? Biodynamic agriculture put to test" by Ueli Hurter and Lin Bautze --> https://goetheanum.tv/programs/anthroposophie-erweiterung-wissenschaft?cid=2585467&permalink=alles-hokuspokus-oder-losung-fur-aktuelle-probleme

Check out our websites: 
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0200 We talk with Ueli Hurter about the importance of biodynamic research.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

In this episode, we talk about the role of science in our society. We elaborate on how biodynamic research developed and why research remains an important factor for biodynamic farmers since the evolution of biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
Video lecture "All mumbo-jumbo or solution to current problems? Biodynamic agriculture put to test" by Ueli Hurter and Lin Bautze --> https://goetheanum.tv/programs/anthroposophie-erweiterung-wissenschaft?cid=2585467&permalink=alles-hokuspokus-oder-losung-fur-aktuelle-probleme

Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #5 The Evolution of Biodynamic Research 00:38:04 Section for Agriculture 5 full We talk with Ueli Hurter about the importance of biodynamic research.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

In this episode, we talk about the role of science in our society. We elaborate on how biodynamic research developed and why research remains an important factor for biodynamic farmers since the evolution of biodynamics.

Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
Video lecture "All mumbo-jumbo or solution to current problems? Biodynamic agriculture put to test" by Ueli Hurter and Lin Bautze --> https://goetheanum.tv/programs/anthroposophie-erweiterung-wissenschaft?cid=2585467&permalink=alles-hokuspokus-oder-losung-fur-aktuelle-probleme

Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/e26a8fea/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1659693807 #5 The Evolution of Biodynamic Research https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 812f2c2ac74c4103a7b19a9e71ae22fe #4 Biodynamic Food Quality: why is it important? We talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of food quality. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come.

We talk about how consumers experience the quality of biodynamic food and why food quality is more than just the nutrients. How perceiving food quality can be trained and how to understand the relationship between food intake and personal energy levels.
 
Do you want to know more about our work?
Agriculture Conference 2022 "Quality through biodynamics - perceive, experience, develop" --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2022
Check out our websites: 
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200 We talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of food quality. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come.

We talk about how consumers experience the quality of biodynamic food and why food quality is more than just the nutrients. How perceiving food quality can be trained and how to understand the relationship between food intake and personal energy levels.
 
Do you want to know more about our work?
Agriculture Conference 2022 "Quality through biodynamics - perceive, experience, develop" --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2022
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #4 Biodynamic Food Quality: why is it important? 00:55:04 Section for Agriculture 4 full We talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of food quality. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come.

We talk about how consumers experience the quality of biodynamic food and why food quality is more than just the nutrients. How perceiving food quality can be trained and how to understand the relationship between food intake and personal energy levels.
 
Do you want to know more about our work?
Agriculture Conference 2022 "Quality through biodynamics - perceive, experience, develop" --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2022
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/99c9f505/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1659691774 #4 Biodynamic Food Quality: why is it important? https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 826957726e564a77baa68c0703afbcfa #3 Biodynamics and Subtle Agroecology Julia Wright has a background in international research and development, seeking to integrate ecological (organic and permaculture) thinking into conventional agricultural systems and organisations, including in humanitarian settings. 
After studying at Trinity St David (University of Wales), Silsoe College (Cranfeld University) and Wye College (London University), she worked for some years in South America before undertaking a PhD at Wageningen University, The Netherlands, on the coping strategies of the Cuban farming sector during the country’s period of food and fuel shortages in the 1990s, resulting in the Earthscan publication Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in an Era of Oil Scarcity: Lessons from Cuba (2009). 
Returning to the UK in 2003 to lead the International Programme of the organic NGO Garden Organic (formerly the Henry Doubleday Research Association), in 2011 she was involved in establishing the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience at Coventry University, where she has since been developing a research programme
 in the applied discipline of Subtle Agroecologies.

She is engaged in the work of the Biodynamic Association UK and was part of the conference committee of the 2nd International Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 on the theme ”Growing beyond Resilience”.

In this episode, we will talk about her connection to biodynamics and her published book "Subtle agroecology: farming with the hidden half of nature". We exchange about the potential and difficulties of biodynamic research and what she is looking forward to researching in the future.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200 Julia Wright has a background in international research and development, seeking to integrate ecological (organic and permaculture) thinking into conventional agricultural systems and organisations, including in humanitarian settings. 
After studying at Trinity St David (University of Wales), Silsoe College (Cranfeld University) and Wye College (London University), she worked for some years in South America before undertaking a PhD at Wageningen University, The Netherlands, on the coping strategies of the Cuban farming sector during the country’s period of food and fuel shortages in the 1990s, resulting in the Earthscan publication Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in an Era of Oil Scarcity: Lessons from Cuba (2009). 
Returning to the UK in 2003 to lead the International Programme of the organic NGO Garden Organic (formerly the Henry Doubleday Research Association), in 2011 she was involved in establishing the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience at Coventry University, where she has since been developing a research programme
 in the applied discipline of Subtle Agroecologies.

She is engaged in the work of the Biodynamic Association UK and was part of the conference committee of the 2nd International Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 on the theme ”Growing beyond Resilience”.

In this episode, we will talk about her connection to biodynamics and her published book "Subtle agroecology: farming with the hidden half of nature". We exchange about the potential and difficulties of biodynamic research and what she is looking forward to researching in the future.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #3 Biodynamics and Subtle Agroecology 00:56:07 Section for Agriculture 3 full Julia Wright has a background in international research and development, seeking to integrate ecological (organic and permaculture) thinking into conventional agricultural systems and organisations, including in humanitarian settings. 
After studying at Trinity St David (University of Wales), Silsoe College (Cranfeld University) and Wye College (London University), she worked for some years in South America before undertaking a PhD at Wageningen University, The Netherlands, on the coping strategies of the Cuban farming sector during the country’s period of food and fuel shortages in the 1990s, resulting in the Earthscan publication Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in an Era of Oil Scarcity: Lessons from Cuba (2009). 
Returning to the UK in 2003 to lead the International Programme of the organic NGO Garden Organic (formerly the Henry Doubleday Research Association), in 2011 she was involved in establishing the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience at Coventry University, where she has since been developing a research programme
 in the applied discipline of Subtle Agroecologies.

She is engaged in the work of the Biodynamic Association UK and was part of the conference committee of the 2nd International Biodynamic Research Conference 2021 on the theme ”Growing beyond Resilience”.

In this episode, we will talk about her connection to biodynamics and her published book "Subtle agroecology: farming with the hidden half of nature". We exchange about the potential and difficulties of biodynamic research and what she is looking forward to researching in the future.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
International Conference on Biodynamic Research 2021 --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/thematic-areas/research
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/eb13eb42/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1659691196 #3 Biodynamics and Subtle Agroecology https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no dd6e145aeb8144b9983ac067b2cba482 #2 Looking Back: Biodynamic History We talk with Ueli Hurter about the historical development of biodynamic agriculture.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

We will explore in this episode how biodynamic agriculture developed and why it is still relevant today. We discuss how it spread to all the climate and cultural zones of the world. We exchange about the progression of themes in the biodynamic movement and many more.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Agriculture Conference 2023 "Evolving agriculture - 100 years of biodynamics: looking back to look forwards --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2023
New publication of the agriculture course --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/publications/books/sv/neuerscheinung-landwirtschaftlicher-kurs-rudolf-steiner 
 
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]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0200 We talk with Ueli Hurter about the historical development of biodynamic agriculture.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

We will explore in this episode how biodynamic agriculture developed and why it is still relevant today. We discuss how it spread to all the climate and cultural zones of the world. We exchange about the progression of themes in the biodynamic movement and many more.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Agriculture Conference 2023 "Evolving agriculture - 100 years of biodynamics: looking back to look forwards --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2023
New publication of the agriculture course --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/publications/books/sv/neuerscheinung-landwirtschaftlicher-kurs-rudolf-steiner 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #2 Looking Back: Biodynamic History 00:39:55 Section for Agriculture 2 full We talk with Ueli Hurter about the historical development of biodynamic agriculture.
Ueli Hurter is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture (since 2010) and a member of the executive council of the General Anthroposophical Society (since 2019), the board of directors at Weleda (since 2019), member of the supervisory board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) (since 2021). 

We will explore in this episode how biodynamic agriculture developed and why it is still relevant today. We discuss how it spread to all the climate and cultural zones of the world. We exchange about the progression of themes in the biodynamic movement and many more.
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Agriculture Conference 2023 "Evolving agriculture - 100 years of biodynamics: looking back to look forwards --> https://www.agriculture-conference.org/2023
New publication of the agriculture course --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/publications/books/sv/neuerscheinung-landwirtschaftlicher-kurs-rudolf-steiner 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/464a8f5a/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1659688347 #2 Looking Back: Biodynamic History https://www.livingfarms.net no no no no 6ab44d2099b84f0dacc09f6cfa0120dd #1 Perceiving a Biodynamic Farm In the first episode, we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 
 
We will explore in this episode why climate change increases the need to become more aware of the perception of your farm, your surrounding, and your landscape. In particular when it is a biodynamic farm. We are talking about the theories of Rudolf Steiner behind your own perception and why it may even help you to increase your economic efficiency at your farm. And why it may feel difficult to share your own perception and to talk about it openly in the public. However, your perceptions can be validated by exchanging with others more easily. 
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
Check out our upcoming online course about "The farm organism for planetary health" --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics/3-farm-organism 
 
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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0200 In the first episode, we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 
 
We will explore in this episode why climate change increases the need to become more aware of the perception of your farm, your surrounding, and your landscape. In particular when it is a biodynamic farm. We are talking about the theories of Rudolf Steiner behind your own perception and why it may even help you to increase your economic efficiency at your farm. And why it may feel difficult to share your own perception and to talk about it openly in the public. However, your perceptions can be validated by exchanging with others more easily. 
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
Check out our upcoming online course about "The farm organism for planetary health" --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics/3-farm-organism 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #1 Perceiving a Biodynamic Farm 00:46:26 Section for Agriculture 1 full In the first episode, we talk with Jean-Michel Florin about the importance of the own perception. 
Jean-Michel Florin is the co-head of the Section for Agriculture. He is a trainer and educator for biodynamic farmers and those to come. 
 
We will explore in this episode why climate change increases the need to become more aware of the perception of your farm, your surrounding, and your landscape. In particular when it is a biodynamic farm. We are talking about the theories of Rudolf Steiner behind your own perception and why it may even help you to increase your economic efficiency at your farm. And why it may feel difficult to share your own perception and to talk about it openly in the public. However, your perceptions can be validated by exchanging with others more easily. 
 
Do you want to know more about our work? 
Get to know more about the Living Farms perception project --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/perception 
Check out our upcoming online course about "The farm organism for planetary health" --> https://www.sektion-landwirtschaft.org/en/deepen-biodynamics/3-farm-organism 
 
Check out our websites: 
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/2b7cc623/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1658218089 #1 Perceiving a Biodynamic Farm https://www.livingfarms.net Biodynamics, Agriculture, Climate Change, Perception, Awareness, Nature, future, agriculture, resilience, climate change, biodynamic agriculture no no no no d4b807215cb743fe8a3c9ca12abf5c3a #0 Introduction The Section for Agriculture invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion. This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. 

The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times. 
Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement? Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world? 
Then you have come to the right place. 

The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems. 

Check out all recent episodes on our website www.livingfarms.net 

You have themes that should be discussed? You have persons that you would like to listen to in the podcast? Write us your suggestions: lin.bautze(at)goetheanum(dot)ch]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0200 The Section for Agriculture invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion. This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. 

The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times. 
Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement? Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world? 
Then you have come to the right place. 

The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems. 

Check out all recent episodes on our website www.livingfarms.net 

You have themes that should be discussed? You have persons that you would like to listen to in the podcast? Write us your suggestions: lin.bautze(at)goetheanum(dot)ch]]> https://www.livingfarms.net #0 Introduction Getting to know our podcast Section for Agriculture 0 trailer The Section for Agriculture invites the worldwide biodynamic movement to join the discussion. This is the opportunity to put forward ideas, strategies, principles and approaches in current biodynamic practice, research, training and processing. 

The debate focuses in particular on how to work with the current challenges of our times. 
Have you always wanted to find out what actually underlies biodynamic agriculture, how the research on this is carried out, how it has developed and who is currently leading the movement? Or are you interested in how biodynamic ideas such as the agricultural organism, land-based animal husbandry and the training of perception are currently put into practice in different parts of the world? 
Then you have come to the right place. 

The podcast is intended for all those who are curious to learn more about biodynamic agriculture and its approaches to solving our present-day problems. 

Check out all recent episodes on our website www.livingfarms.net 

You have themes that should be discussed? You have persons that you would like to listen to in the podcast? Write us your suggestions: lin.bautze(at)goetheanum(dot)ch]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/d4289639/episode/16aa3ffd/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1658218057 #0 Introduction https://www.livingfarms.net biodynamic agriculture, climate change, resilience, agriculture, future no no no no