Introductory Field Days

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Introductory field days are held across the country at different times of the year.
Topics covered include:

• History and development of Biodynamic farming and growing
• Plant feeding within nature
• Soil cultivation to improve soil structure
• Soil humus formation and microbial activity
• Biodynamic plant expression
• Using Biodynamic preparation 500
• Prepared 500 (Podolinsky introduced: 500 plus 502-507)
• Using Biodynamic preparation 501
• Stirring and applying the Biodynamic preparations
• Preparing soil to receive the Biodynamic preparations at the most beneficial time
• Building a Biodynamic compost heap and using compost preparations 502-507
• Sheet composting and green manures
• Using the Biodynamic astrological sowing chart

Activities include:

• Participatory demonstrations of stirring, spraying preparations, building a compost heap and green manuring
• Where applicable, farm walks showing Bio-Dynamic results and discussing practical aspects of Bio-Dynamic farming
• Quality Australian Demeter Bio-Dynamic preparations are displayed

Successful completion of an introductory field day facilitates membership of either the Biodynamic Growers Australia or the Biodynamic Agricultural Association of Australia, depending on your scale.  Information and application forms are available on the day.

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Australian Demeter Biodynamic (ADBD) is committed to running safe and inclusive events to facilitate the education and training of farmers and practitioners in the Australian Demeter Biodynamic method. ADBD field days are run in accordance with all relevant government regulations. Attendees are encouraged to practise good hygiene, maintain physical distancing and are respectfully asked to stay home if unwell.