The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism
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The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism

The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism

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Karl-Ernst Osthaus (Author) Bernard Jarman (Contributor) Beate Buchinger (Contributor)  

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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. This is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.
Karl-Ernst Osthaus was born in Germany in 1926. After the war, he became a farmer, practising biodynamics for over 50 years. In his later years, his focus was on seed raising, as well as teaching. He died in 2008.
  • Contributor: Karl-Ernst Osthaus
  • Imprint: Floris Books
  • ISBN13: 9780863157660
  • Number of Pages: 96
  • Packaged Dimensions: 138x216mm
  • Packaged Weight: 139
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Floris Books
  • Release Date: 2010-09-23
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Karl-Ernst Osthaus was born in Germany in 1926. After the war, he became a farmer, practising biodynamics for over 50 years. In his later years, his focus was on seed raising, as well as teaching. He died in 2008.

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