What is the ideal biodynamic farm?

The ideal biodynamic farm is a unique ecosystem, self-sufficient with respect to the cycle of substances it requires, according to Demeter Association’s biodynamic guidelines for growers. It maintains and builds soil fertility through the use of farm-produced manure and composts, a balanced crop rotation, and the application of the biodynamic preparations, which regulate the composting process and stimulate the life activity of the soil and plant. No chemically synthesized fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fumigants are used. No hormones, growth regulators, genetically modified organisms, or blood or bone meals are used. Crop fertility is based on compost, manures, green manuring, […]