The Pfeiffer Center’s Biodynamic Course is a year-long part-time training that covers the basic principles of Biodynamic Agriculture according to the seasons, in eleven full-day workshops.
Our day begins with Mac Mead introducing biodynamics. In the afternoon we will do hands-on practical learning.
Mac Mead & Megan Durney lead us in making several of the biodynamic compost preps & discuss their healing effects on soil & plants.
Enjoy a sit-down dinner, prepared by Threefold Café, featuring biodynamic vegetables from Threefold Community Farm!
Live auction to benefit the farm!
In the classroom, Mac Mead explores the relationship of soil science and spiritual science. In the garden, we'll dig in and get our hands dirty!
Mac Mead & Megan Durney share about the essential nature of the animal & Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management.
At the heart of biodynamics is the image of caring for the earth and her kingdoms as for a living being that can unfold and develop into an independent, self-sustaining individuality.
The science & art of pruning fruit trees, including a few hours of hands-on learning, pruning our own orchard.
We'll explore how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals & dive into the biodynamic planting calendar.
Using & making barrel compost, planning of the gardening year & more!
