Further Training Opportunities

Certificate Program
The Certificate Program is a distance education study program suitable to people of all ages and situations who wish to develop their knowledge and skills for biodynamic practice. The Certificate Program brings together all the different components of biodynamic practice in a complete study program.  Participation on this program will give you a comprehensive understanding of the biodynamic method and the confidence to initiate, plan and develop a biodynamic site.  

Pre-requisite Knowledge and Skills
To be able to successfully complete the Certificate Program you will need to have basic knowledge and skills for farming or gardening practice. 

Site Resources
You will need a physical site where you can undertake the practical activities for the duration of the course.  This can be your own site or a nominated site.

Certificate Program Entry
If you would like to take this opportunity to participate in this exciting new development for biodynamic practice please  click here for an information brochure / application form 

Biodynamic Organic Agriculture Training at Emerson College
The Biodynamic Organic Agriculture Training is a offered as a winter school: from September to March students study at Emerson College, working on subjects like vegetable and fruit production, animal husbandry, soil science, phenomenology and art. From April to August student do a placement on an organic or biodynamic farm. In September students come back for the second year of the training, with subjects like seed growing and breeding, farm business management, research in formative forces and social dynamics. In April the second placement takes place, and in August students graduate with an official level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Agriculture. Graduates are then ready to take on a responsible position on an organic or biodynamic farm as herdsman, crop producer or vegetable grower. The course is suitable for those with no previous farming or gardening experience and be flexible enough to meet the needs of students from all over the world

 

There is a high demand for graduates, we expect most students to find a paid job within 3 months of finishing the course!

 

Tuition fees: £ 2,178 per year, reduction possible through placement farm contribution.

Students can apply for financial support (Adult Learning Grant, etc.)

 

Emerson College, tel. 01342-822238

www.biodynamics.org.uk

www.emerson.org.uk

 

CAMPHILL BIODYNAMIC SEMINAR

The Biodynamic Seminar was established to meet the needs of practising biodynamic farmers and gardeners. It provides the time, space and freedom for experienced land workers to share their thoughts, air their questions and listen to the experiences, thoughts and emotions of fellow land workers in "retreat-like" surroundings.

The Seminar consists of eight long weekends, spread over a two-year period. Each weekend has a specific theme, which participants will have studied and researched in their own time, and is geared towards both active contribution from the participants and discussion. Conversations are punctuated by artistic activities – singing, eurythmy, and Goethean observations, particularly concerning the plant. A sharing of personal biographies and one’s aspirations for the future with respect to biodynamics usually takes place in the final parting session. Each weekend is hosted at a different venue within the British Isles, which allows for interchanges to take place between the hosting community and the Seminar participants.

The Seminar is open to biodynamic land workers with at least two years’ experience. Other interested individuals from other streams of life are welcomed, but a basic knowledge of anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Course is essential.

The Biodynamic Seminar Guardians are:

Karin Herms: The Grange, Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire GL14 IHJ

Dorette Schwabe: The Sheiling Community, Horton Rd, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB

John Brett: Garvald Home Farm, Dolphinton, West lInton, Bordes, Scotland EH46 74J

 

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