Introduction to biodynamic farming

For the first time a public course on biodynamic farming took place in Turkey .

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On 5 and 6 April we organized Turkey’s first introduction to biodynamic farming on our farm in Çatalca, Istanbul. It was a perfect meeting with a great group! Our Demeter consultant, partner and trainer with whom we have worked together for more than five years is Hans Supenkaemper, whose knowledge of biodynamic agriculture and anthroposophy motivated all participants. [Of the fifteen participants three were student Waldorf teachers; there were also inspectors, professors, farmers who are interested in the biodynamic method, as well as staff members of Hermes Textiles and a rose oil manufacturer. Ed.] As Ali Kemal Ayan, who attended from Samsun’s 19 May University, said «Biodynamic farming is the alchemy of agriculture.»

We hardly noticed the time passing during our external and internal journeys. During the course, we examined the biodynamic preparations in theoretical and practical terms and removed the soil fertilizer, silica, dandelion and oak bark preparations from our soil. We also studied the first lecture in Rudolf Steiner's Agriculture Course and went through the subject so amazingly that we can say that we have returned to our roots. Our courses will continue in different seasons. We thank all participants. Every person is very precious and it is a great chance for each person to discover and appreciate the finest aspects of creation in their separate journey of wealth and life!

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