Applied Biodynamics

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 060 (Spring 2008)

Issue 060 (Spring 2008) profiles Tierra Miguel’s regional farm partnerships, the national preparations conference, Marjorie Spock’s environmental work, and Maria Thun’s seasonal research.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 060 (Spring 2008)

Issue 060 (Spring 2008) profiles Tierra Miguel’s regional farm partnerships, the national preparations conference, Marjorie Spock’s environmental work, and Maria Thun’s seasonal research.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 059 (Winter 2007–2008)

Issue 059 (Winter 2007–2008) explores vortex geometry, animal gratitude, Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray, a quackgrass case report, university teaching, youth work, and Peter Dukich.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 059 (Winter 2007–2008)

Issue 059 (Winter 2007–2008) explores vortex geometry, animal gratitude, Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray, a quackgrass case report, university teaching, youth work, and Peter Dukich.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 058 (Fall 2007)

Issue 058 (Fall 2007) follows biodynamic farms and processors in North Africa and Turkey, U.S. trade development, Kentucky preparation making, and Peter Proctor’s work in India.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 058 (Fall 2007)

Issue 058 (Fall 2007) follows biodynamic farms and processors in North Africa and Turkey, U.S. trade development, Kentucky preparation making, and Peter Proctor’s work in India.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 057 (Summer 2007)

Issue 057 (Summer 2007) documents a family farm’s path toward food self-reliance, woodland-healing observations, and coordinated St. John’s and Michaelmas spray initiatives.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 057 (Summer 2007)

Issue 057 (Summer 2007) documents a family farm’s path toward food self-reliance, woodland-healing observations, and coordinated St. John’s and Michaelmas spray initiatives.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 056 (Spring 2007)

Issue 056 (Spring 2007) connects Terra Madre and Slow Food with biodynamic food quality, field succession, bee research reporting, dry-weather spray guidance, and Elizabeth Courtney.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 056 (Spring 2007)

Issue 056 (Spring 2007) connects Terra Madre and Slow Food with biodynamic food quality, field succession, bee research reporting, dry-weather spray guidance, and Elizabeth Courtney.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 055 (Winter 2006–2007)

Issue 055 (Winter 2006–2007) presents Hugh J. Courtney’s spiritual-scientific and ethical account of the cow, preparation sheaths, and a source-limited multi-generation seed report.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 055 (Winter 2006–2007)

Issue 055 (Winter 2006–2007) presents Hugh J. Courtney’s spiritual-scientific and ethical account of the cow, preparation sheaths, and a source-limited multi-generation seed report.

Featured archival image for Applied Biodynamics — Issue 054 (Fall 2006)

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 054 (Fall 2006)

Issue 054 (Fall 2006) is Blueberry Gardens’ ten-year case history of soil building, woodchip mulch, preparations, irrigation, deer fencing, U-pick economics, and community work.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 054 (Fall 2006)

Issue 054 (Fall 2006) is Blueberry Gardens’ ten-year case history of soil building, woodchip mulch, preparations, irrigation, deer fencing, U-pick economics, and community work.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 053 (Summer 2006)

Issue 053 (Summer 2006) follows Peter Proctor from Hohepa Farm to large-scale biodynamic education in India, emphasizing preparation quality, local teachers, cowpat pits, and field records.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue No. 053 (Summer 2006)

Issue 053 (Summer 2006) follows Peter Proctor from Hohepa Farm to large-scale biodynamic education in India, emphasizing preparation quality, local teachers, cowpat pits, and field records.

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Applied Biodynamics — Issue 081 (Summer 2013)

Issue 081 follows Devon Strong’s buffalo-based preparations from comparative quality review to field use, reports the yarrow-and-valerian work of the 2013 Preparation Makers conference, and records JPI’s staff continuity after its move to Floyd.

Applied Biodynamics — Issue 081 (Summer 2013)

Issue 081 follows Devon Strong’s buffalo-based preparations from comparative quality review to field use, reports the yarrow-and-valerian work of the 2013 Preparation Makers conference, and records JPI’s staff continuity after its move to Floyd.