The Future of Agriculture - A Biodynamic Approach
| Place: | Emerson College, Sussex |
| Start date: | Thursday 10, November 2011 |
| End date: | Thursday 13, October 2011 |
| Times: | |
| Price: | £150 for the three days including food |
10 - 13 November 2011
With a dynamic mix of keynote speakers, workshops on topical biodynamic issues and " world cafe" discussion space, this conference will be of great interest to farmers and growers (young and old) working within the organic/ biodynamic and wider sustainable movement.
It will also appeal to producers and consumers who would like to find out more about biodynamics or deepen an existing connection. All welcome!
Taking place on the beautiful Emerson Campus, home of the Biodynamic Agricultural College, there will also be a chance see biodynamic farming in practice at the inspiring, nearby Demeter certified Tablehurst Farm during the event.
The film 'Queen of the Sun' about the global bee crisis and biodynamics will also be shown.
Talks by
Patrick Holden (Patron - Biodynamic Association, Founder Sustainable Food Trust) and former Director of Soil Association)
Ueli Huerter (Farmer and Leader of Agricultural Section Dornach)
Timothy Brink (Former farmer and CEO Biodynamic Association)
Tyll van der Voort (Farm Manager, Clervaux Trust).
Workshops
The working of life forces in and around us - Sybille Kort
CSA and Land Trusts - Martin Large
Quality testing - Matt Adams and Mike Atherton
Nutrition - Wendy Cook
Biodynamic Preparations - Bernard Jarman
Bees - Heidi Herrmann
The sensitive nature of water - Simon Charter
The future of cultivated seeds - Peter Brinch and Arjen Huese
Planting Calendar - Ian Bailey
A Pre-Conference gathering will be held the day before for those who are young at heart to look at the question of access to land for farming and growing. This will provide an opportunity for students and apprentices from both biodynamic and organic trainings to meet and share.
Wine tasting: Time will be set aside one evening to sample biodynamic wines from Sedlescombe vineyard
See: http://www.biodynamic.org.uk
Fee: £150 for the three days including food. Participants will have to find their own accommodation (some of which will be available to rent on site)
