Research

Research Projects & Biodynamic Preparations

Research on making and using biodynamic preparations is part of JPI’s mission. Our long-term vision includes collaborating with other researchers and preparation makers to build a shared repository of research on Steiner-inspired preparations and to develop practical methods for evaluating preparation quality and field use.

Current and historical research projects include:

BD 500 Joint Fellowship of Preparation Makers Project

In fall 2009, JPI joined preparation makers from four other U.S. regions to explore which laboratory measurements and sensory observations could help evaluate finished BD 500. The project’s goal was to identify practical quality indicators preparation makers could use at the farm or kitchen table. Participating sites included JPI in Virginia, the Hudson Valley Regional Group in New York, the Viroqua Group in Wisconsin, the BD Regional Group in Oregon, and Grgich Hills Winery in California.