Chesapeake BioDynamic Network Conference: November 6–9, 2026

The Chesapeake BioDynamic Network will gather in College Park, Maryland, November 6–9, 2026, for its annual conference on the fertilizer crisis and a biodynamic response. The program brings together presentations, shared meals, discussion, and visits to composting and agricultural sites. Everyone is welcome to attend the portions they can.

Friday, November 6: Opening keynote

From 6:30–8:30 p.m., Stewart Lundy, executive director of the Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics, will speak on “The World Fertilizer Crisis” and a biodynamic response at My Organic Market (MOM’s), 9801 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, Maryland.

Saturday, November 7: Fertility and practical biodynamics

Saturday’s program takes place at the Parish House, 4221 Metzerott Road, College Park.

• 8–9 a.m.: Meet and greet with biodynamic coffee, snacks, and music.
• 9–10:30 a.m.: Reports from Stewart Lundy and Natalie McGill on JPI and Perennial Roots Farm, and Allen Clements on Dark Hollow Biodynamic.
• 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Stewart Lundy on a biodynamic response to the world fertilizer crisis.
• 12:30–2:30 p.m.: Lunch break. Bring lunch or eat nearby.
• 2:30–3:45 p.m.: Allen Clements on restoring fertility.
• 4–5 p.m.: Patrick Dodson on sensing fertility.
• 5:15 p.m.: Dinner offered by the Christian Community of Washington–Baltimore.
• 7:30 p.m.: Water Institute sharing with Allen Clements, looking ahead to the planned 2027 CBDN conference.

The JPI Room of Biodynamics will be open throughout the day, with 2027 Stella Natura and Maria Thun planting calendars available.

Sunday, November 8: Agriculture and community

At 12:15 p.m., Stewart Lundy and Christian Community priest Daniel Kalinov will discuss “The Farmer & the Priest” at 4221 Metzerott Road. A potluck lunch follows from 1:30–3 p.m., with discussion of the Christian Community’s two acres as a place for biodynamic activities in the Washington area. Bring a dish to share.

Monday, November 9: Field trips

Meet at 4221 Metzerott Road for field trips from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Bring lunch. The announced itinerary includes the City of College Park composting facility at 10:15 a.m., the National Agricultural Library, a 1–2 p.m. tour of Prince George’s County’s composting facility in Upper Marlboro, and a 2:30 p.m. visit to Clagett Farm.

Attending and supporting the conference

All times are local to College Park, Maryland.

The conference is free to attendees, but donations are greatly appreciated so we can continue this ongoing community activity.

For creative lodging arrangements, contact Michael Judge at mjudge2000@gmail.com.

No payment is required to attend. For optional donation instructions and the latest conference details, contact Michael at the same address.

Read the conference announcement and program. Confirm arrangements with Michael before making travel plans.