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JPI learning library

Find practical instructions, educational guides, product documentation, and more than three decades of Applied Biodynamics. Start with your goal below, then move from learning to field application at your own pace.

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New to biodynamics

Build a useful foundation before moving into individual preparations and field practice.

What Is Biodynamics?A visual introduction to the farm as a living whole.
Circular ChromatographyA guided field-to-image journey for making and reading soil chromas.
A Brief Introduction to Biodynamic PreparationsLearn what the preparations are and how they fit into biodynamic practice.

Preparation instructions

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Making & Using Biodynamic PreparationsOpen the instruction directory for individual preparations and common application methods.

Product and ingredient information

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Product InformationReview ingredient and handling information across JPI products.

Applied Biodynamics archive

Read JPI's periodical and navigate the complete issue history.

Applied Biodynamics ArchiveBrowse issue pages from the archive.
Back-Issue IndexScan the chronological issue list when you need a particular year or number.

Articles and field reports

Explore practical observations, seasonal work, and longer educational articles.

Biodynamic ArticlesBrowse current educational articles and reports from the field.

Frequently asked questions

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FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsFind concise answers and routes to more detailed guidance.

Apply what you learn

Browse biodynamic preparations to compare currently available soil, compost, and spray preparations, or compare biodynamic calendars for planning seasonal work.

For common starting points, BD 500 Horn Manure supports soil-focused work; BD 501 Horn Silica is used as a foliage spray; and the BD 502–507 compost preparation set brings the six traditional compost preparations together.