Glossary of Terms: Biodynamics

Biodynamic farming is based on the work of Austrian scientist and philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Meeting the requirements of organic farming, biodynamics goes further by working consciously with the life forces inherent in nature. Through studying the qualities of certain plant and animals, different preparations are spread over the land in homeopathic amounts, to bring into balance and enhance the life forces of the farm. The knowledge of planetary cycles and constellations also attributes to the planting or breeding processes and fertilizing practices, governing the life of the plants and animals produced for consumption.