Biodynamic Conference 2014 Pictures
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Biodynamic Farming
Biodynamics is an organic farming method, born in 1924, which suggests that the use of artificial fertilizers will have a detrimental effect on our soils and eventually our human spiritual development. It appeals to me because it values old-time farming practices, such as using compost, cover crops and manure. By giving back to the earth…
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Wow nice farming how many people are working to keep up with this area? How ‘d the Sweet potato go The 21 lb. We met you in MISSISSIPPI we are the Mushroom farm1 SHROOMDOM INC.