Biodynamic Assoc UK

💼 In the mood for a career change or new opportunity? We have a live job board and volunteer positions listed on our website - check out the latest opportunities here: bit.ly/3KjF2tb

In biodynamic farming, human development mirrors farm development. As we care for the soil, plants, and animals, we also nurture our own growth. Join us in celebrating 100 years of this interconnected approach to farming: bit.ly/3LypVwY

🌕 Happy Full Moon Night! After September's harvest moon comes the hunter's moon, named for the preferred month to hunt in open fields. This month's moon is particularly bright and long in the sky, which traditionally gave hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night! 🌾🦌

As we near the final quarter of the centenary year of biodynamics, join us for an insightful webinar looking at what the next 100 years could bring. 📆 4th December, 7.30pm - 9.00pm 📍Online, free to all (although donations are welcome) 💻 RSVP > bit.ly/3Xypebu

Our new Charity Manager, Gary Roberts, shares his thoughts and insights into the 9 Biodynamic Preparations in his next blog journaling his learning experience at the Biodynamic Association. Click here to read his latest blog > bit.ly/3XOIKC7

Collaboration is at the heart of biodynamic farming. 🤝 From sharing livestock to pooling knowledge, farmers help each other develop stronger, more sustainable farms. 🐄🌾 This collaborative spirit fosters both community resilience & individual growth > bit.ly/3NfbZaZ

Gene Technology Deregulation Held Until 2027 in Switzerland! 🔬🌱 A commendable decision by the SECC, but there's still important lobbying to be done in the EU & UK, following the recent UK election. Click here to get involved in the conversation > bit.ly/4gDmVwy

The UK Organic & Organic Research Council 2024 Consumer Insights Report is here - an in-depth analysis of UK consumer attitudes, behaviours, and knowledge regarding organic products. Click here to download or read online > bit.ly/3zFBL5b

Join us for a producers workshop with Natoora & unlock your farms potential on November 8th! Delve into effective farm produce distribution systems, marketing, and branding. Learn to grow to order, distribution, and thrive within local food networks> bit.ly/3X5eFMT 🌱

October’s Biodynamic Planting Calendar Video is here! 🌙🌿🍁 Each month our volunteer biodynamic gardening expert Jen Ruge breaks down the Biodynamic Planting Calendar and guides us through what we need to look out for in month ahead > bit.ly/3ZTcaR3

🚫 No chemical fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides here! At our biodynamic farms, we treat the land as a living organism—nourishing, healing & naturally balancing itself. This not only enhances food quality & flavour but also reduces carbon emissions. 🌍✨

In our latest issue of Star & Furrow, Ruskin Mill Trustee Vivian Griffiths interviews cook, writer, and nutritional and biodynamic food guru, Wendy Cook. Click here to read the full interview > bit.ly/4ennSqM 🙌

While they sound high-tech, here's why our farmers steer clear: >Harm soil microbiomes & impact soil vitality >Reduce plant variety & disrupt local ecosystems >Alters rather than works with natural processes >Non-GMO seeds support traditional and heritage plant varieties.

Join us for a special weekend Biodynamic Preparations Workshop! 🌿 📆 18th-20th October 2024 📍 Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex 👩‍🌾 Explore the history and practice of biodynamics & learn how to make and apply biodynamic preparations 🎟 bit.ly/4eqkviR

@Dirt_Charity & @DemeterInt have launched 10 new Demeter biodynamic standards for textiles! This is a major milestone in our mission to restore health to our planet through regenerative, sustainable fashion. ✨👚 🌍Click here to learn more 👉 bit.ly/4eFID1o

How wonderful to see Yatesbury House Farm featured in Farmers Weekly! Immerse yourself in the journey Richard and his family have taken (and are still continuously taking!) to learn, adapt and implement biodynamic methods on their 650ha farm in Wiltshire > bit.ly/3XExaIi

👀 The Maria Thun 2025 Biodynamic Planting Calendar is now available to buy from our online shop for £8.99 + P&P! 🙌 Don't forget, Members of the Biodynamic Association also enjoy a 20% discount on the RRP! Click here to buy 📚👉 bit.ly/3XDdAwc

Join Ruskin Mill Trust for a special harvest celebration this October! 🍂 📅 Date: 5th October 2024 📍 Venue: Clervaux Garden School, Darlington bit.ly/3MPbqEB Come together, celebrate, and contribute to the future of sustainable farming! 🌾✨

This equinox is a reminder of the natural rhythms that guide our work and our connection to the Earth. Here’s to a fruitful harvest and a peaceful autumn ahead! 🌍🍁

Eating with the seasons isn’t just tastier; it’s also better for the planet! By choosing locally grown, biodynamic, or organic produce, you’re supporting sustainable farming practices that nourish the soil, reduce food miles, and protect our environment. 🌍✨