Introductory Field Days
Introductory field days are held across the country at different times of the year.
An introductory field day is for:
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Home Gardeners
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Small producers
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Farmers / producers
Topics covered include:
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History and development of Biodynamic Farming & Growing
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Plant feeding within nature
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Soil cultivation to improve soil structure
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Soil humus formation and microbial activity
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Biodynamic plant expression
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Using Biodynamic preparation 500
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Prepared 500 (Podolinsky introduced: 500 plus 502-507)
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Using Biodynamic preparation 501
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Stirring and applying the Biodynamic preparations
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Preparing soil to receive the Biodynamic preparations at the most beneficial time
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Building a B.D. compost heap and using compost preparations 502-507
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Sheet composting and green manures
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Using the Biodynamic Astrological sowing chart
Activities include:
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Participatory demonstrations of stirring, spraying preparations, building a compost heap and green manuring
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Where applicable, farm walks showing Biodynamic results and discussing practical aspects of Biodynamic farming
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Quality Australian Demeter Biodynamic preparations are displayed
Successful completion of an introductory field day facilitates full membership of the Biodynamic Growers Australia.
Information and application forms are available on the day.
Upcoming Field Days & Events
Victoria
Sunday, October 22nd, 2017
9:30 for 10:00 start
Hosted by Ballarat Steiner School
244 Moss Avenuen, Mount Helen
Facilited by Keith McCallum
Cost $80 single, concession $60
$120 couple, concession $110
Cost includes lunch
To book contact: welcome@ballaratsteinerschool.com.au or phone: (03) 5341 8188
Queensland
Annual South Queensland and Northern NSW Demeter Biodynamic Gathering
Opened to all
Saturday 23rd of September and Sunday 24th
At Gary & Kathey Harm’s farm, Mount Whitestone
Starting at 12:00 with lunch to follow
Cost: $30 adult, $15 children over 12, children under 12 free, $80 per family.
Costs include Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast & lunch.
For bookings contact:
David Marks on 02 6550 4439
Barry Bowden 0427 751 464
Grahame Stephens 07 5435 0330
New South Wales
To be announced
Tasmania
To be announced
Western Australia
To be announced
South Australia
To be announced
Classified
For sale
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500 STORAGE BOXES
30cmx30cm Storage Boxes made to BDGA specifications.
Peat moss and jar included.
Price: $175 plus postage.Contact: John McCarter: 03 52 483452