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The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism

The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism

Osthaus, Karl-Ernst
Jarman, Bernard
Buchinger, Beate

Paperback

AgricultureOrganic Gardening

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ISBN10: 0863157661
ISBN13: 9780863157660
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: Nov 15 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.30 Depth: 8.30
Language: English

Large-scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat. This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism. This is the principle of biodynamic farming.

The author, an experienced farmer, takes a down-to-earth approach. Based on an example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal numbers of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep and 120 hens. This mix is drawn from Osthaus's deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos, and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer and teacher. The result is a healthy, balanced and sustainable farm.

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