"Ecological agriculture is the mainstream, modern environmental movement for the renewal of agriculture and nutrition - and includes several schools of thought and practice. Biodynamics was historically, the pioneering initiative of this modern environmental movement. It is, however, much more than just an impulse for renewing agriculture and nutrition ecologically, it is a true holistic and complimentary system of medicine for agriculture, for each unique farm, based on an understanding of nature that is both scientific and spiritual." Dr. Andrew C. Lorand
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“Andrew Lorand is unique in combining a deep understanding of the spiritual dimensions of biodynamics while having a rigorous, academic background in other western schools of agriculture, including permaculture and agroecology. While some of our biodynamic friends are content with the spiritual view of Steiner’s approach to agriculture, some of the best also yearn for a deeper more complex and more complete understanding of just how biodynamic agriculture fits into current paradigms of agricultural renewal and Andrew is exceptionally talented in this regard.”
Ted Lemon, Proprietor and Winegrower, Littorai Wines, Sebastopol, California
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“Andrew Lorand opened up the world of biodynamics for us and the way he speaks about it – often with humor, but at the same time with great seriousness about what is essential, with tremendous technical competence and most of all with contagious enthusiasm – makes every hour with him an unforgettable experience.”
John Nittnaus, Proprietor and Winemaker, Gols, Austria
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| Stirring Preps with a Lorand 7-Wood Barrel |
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| Making layered Compost by hand.. |
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„There are probably few people like Andrew Lorand, who can explain biodynamics with so much competence, so understandably and with so much livliness. He, who decides to go with him on this path, will find it incredible.“
Josef Umathum, "Demeter" certified biodynamic Winemaker, Frauenkirchen, Austria
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„This kind of biodynamic schooling – with all ist background and practial information is no doubt unique in it's depth, complexity and quality. It was and remains a revelation for me. Mr. Lorand has comprehensive knowledge of Rudolf Steiner and biodynamics - impressive and fascinating!"
Thomas Teibert, "Biodivin" biodynamic Winemaker, Calce, France
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| Compost with worms... |
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http://biodynamix.blogspot.com/
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| The MoonStart getting to know the moon. She has different faces and different phases and an interesting way of shedding her light (and forces) on the Earth....
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| a beautiful biodynamic cluster.. |
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| ACL with Paul Achs in the Golser sun... |
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| Ecological succession... |
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| Green manuring every other row.. |
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| Bringing out compost... |
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| Rudolf Steiner |
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