Coronavirus Update: The Biodynamic Association Office remains open for enquiries, book & prep orders, help and advice, albeit with reduced staffing, due to home working where possible. So please be aware that webshop orders may take a few days longer to reach you than normal.
As a biodynamic community dedicated to health and healing for Earth and humanity, we feel it is more important than ever that we continue to provide meaningful ways to connect across distance, as we navigate these challenging times together.
Biodynamic (Demeter) & Organic Certification Services Update - all physical inspections are postponed until safe, certification status and certificates for 2020 will remain valid, interim self-assessment/remote inspections for some licensees may occur. See latest information and other support we can give here.
If you do have to self-isolate, why not take the opportunity to start a biodynamic home garden. Get all the online help and advice you need to get started by joining our Biodynamic Gardening Club (see here). Or for the latest advice for allotment holders (see here).
NEW! Check out our Biodynamic Gardening Club's free box set of five video shorts giving a compete introduction on how you can easily get started on mindful biodynamic gardening and growing at home (see here).
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Biodynamics is the world's oldest system of organic growing. An inspirational global movement that promotes a uniquely holistic approach to organic agriculture, gardening, food and health. The term 'organic farming' was first invented to describe biodynamic methods.
Today scientists are discovering that biodynamics is the most effective organic system for carbon storage to tackle climate change (see here) and the best for soil restoration to heal our planet (see here).
Biodynamics is the complete holistic package. Our roots are ecological, ethical, social and spiritual. Our aim is to regenerate the health and vitality of our soils; restore the integrity of our food; and promote the health and wholeness of our communities. For us agriculture is a sacred endeavour, and the foundation for all our well-being. Join us today (click here).
Where to buy biodynamic food
Click here to find your nearest Demeter (biodynamic) certified food producer and organic food producers certified by Demeter UK and BDA Certification.
Over 80% of our producers sell direct to the customer, and most of our farmers sell locally, and through farmers’ markets (including some London ones). That’s why we’re delighted to connect with the Open Food Network, a new not for profit initiative dedicated to building a stronger fairer food system, and local economies.
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Joining us is to belong to a world-wide community of like-minded people who believe that our earth is precious and that restoring and regenerating health and vitality to our soils, farms and gardens is essential for all our futures.
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Good news... the Government have made it clear you CAN still go and tend your allotment during this time. But to stay safe you should follow the sensible guidance produced by our friends at the National Allotment Society here - https://www.nsalg.org.uk/news/covid19-information/ (Pic: Lukas Langrock)
The Real Farming Trust are offering emergency loans of up to £20k for agroecological food producers & community food businesses struggling with demand during #covid19Pandemic. Funds within 14 days. See details below. @LandworkersUK @SoilAssociation @UKSustain @SusFoodTrust https://twitter.com/realfarming/status/1244998170591072266
Real Farming: small emergency loan programme announced by FEA (project of The Real Real Farming Trust) for details see http://www.campaignforrealfarming.org/?p=7632
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The international logo of certified biodynamic food that you will see on packaging in shops and supermarkets, in farm shops, and farmers' markets selling biodynamic food.
Our family of organisations
Biodynamic Association (BDA) - fosters and promotes biodynamic farming and gardening.
Biodynamic Certification (BDA Cert) - the biodynamic certification department of the BDA.
Biodynamic Land Trust (BDLT) - acquires biodynamic land for communities and young farmers & growers.
Biodynamic Agricultural College (BDA college) - our educational college.
Seed Co-operative - breeds and protects open pollinated organic and biodynamic seeds.
