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The
Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic
Agricultural Method is a hands
on practical method
that demands the applicant be
well grounded in and responsive
to the realities of Nature.
It is ideally suited to the
practical farmer, or experienced
hobby farmer and/or home gardener.
Since it works with the cycles
and complexities of Nature,
any intellectual or idealistic
approach is destined to fail. |
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DOING
will be your greatest teacher |
The
following two organisations
are long established and well
experienced to help you develop
the bio-dynamic skills necessary
to refine
– or in some cases cast
off –
the practices undertaken by
you in relation to your agricultural
or gardening operation. |
THE
BIO-DYNAMIC AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
OF AUSTRALIA
(BDAAA)
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Founded
in 1953 as the advisory/training
organisation to aid farmers
in developing the skills and
techniques to change from conventional
to Bio-Dynamic farming.
BDAAA members form a purposeful
Guild with membership conditional
on agreeing to:
i) Undertake Bio-Dynamic work
in accordance with the methods
laid down by the Association,
and
ii) Actively apply the Australian
DEMETER Bio-Dynamic Method with
initial help and support of
an experienced member appointed
by the Association, and
iii) Apply practices conducive
to the workings of the Bio-Dynamic
preparations.
These practices are outlined
in the Association’s Practical
Introduction Manual, Lectures
and DVD’s,
and as guided by an appointed
experienced member from each
geographic region.
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BDAAA
membership provides access to
the highest quality bio-dynamic
preparations, Practical Introduction
Manual, DEMETER Bio-Dynamic
Newsletter
and Annual Sowing Chart, as
well as support and advice from
experienced bio-dynamic farmers. |
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The
Biodynamic Gardeners Association
Incorporated (BDGAI) was formed
in 1975 with the aim of teaching
home gardeners and non-commercial
operators
the Australian DEMETER Bio-Dynamic
method.
Bio-Dynamic literature and field
days introduce the Bio-Dynamic
Method, inclusive of compost
making and storage and application
of the Bio-Dynamic Preparations.
Membership provides access to
the highest quality bio-dynamic
preparations, regular meetings
and field-days,
Practical Notes, Bio-Dynamic
Growing magazine, Member’s
Newsletter, annual sowing chart,
Bio-Dynamic library, seed bank
and advice on all aspects of
Bio-Dynamic Management.
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WHERE
TO FOR YOU ? |
If
you are a farmer wishing to
convert your property, you will
contact the BDAAA
If
you have not already done so,
you will be referred to our
Resource Library to obtain basic
information.
This is required so that there
is an understanding of the Australian
DEMETER Bio-Dynamic Method and
knowledge of what will be expected
of you
as you work through the conversion
process.
Since
the Association operates as
a Guild, you will be put in
contact with an experienced
Bio-Dynamic farmer who will
help you get started.
You must be prepared to obtain
a suitable stirring machine
and spray unit, as well as supporting
equipment such as correct preparation
storage box and water heating
unit. Other items may be required
depending on your type of operation
and existing equipment.
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If
you are a home gardener, you
will contact the
BDGAI
To
become a member, you will be
required to attend one of their
beginner’s field days,
where you will learn amongst
other things how to correctly
stir and apply the Bio-Dynamic
preparations.
Having successfully completed
this training you will be eligible
to obtain high quality Bio-Dynamic
preparations through the Association.
If you are a hobby farmer, you
may contact either the
BDAAA or BDGAI
to discuss your particular
situation.
Based on your specific needs
you will be directed to the
organisation most suited to
meet your requirements.
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