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Is Biodynamic the New Organic?

Wonder what all the Biodynamic buzz is about? Our series kicks off with a discussion on the origins of organic and Biodynamic agriculture and an exploration of trends in Biodynamic food and fiber.

Demeter Association, Inc. is the United States' representative of Demeter International. We are a not-for-profit incorporated in 1985 with the mission to enable people to farm successfully, in accordance with Biodynamic practices and principles. Demeter's vision is to heal the planet through agriculture.

This class will be presented by Elizabeth Candelario, Demeter Co-Director. Elizabeth joined Demeter in January 2008 with 25 years of experience in marketing, business development, and non-profit management. She also serves as Board President for Demeter's accredited organic certifier Stellar Certification Services. Elizabeth first became interested in Biodynamic farming while Marketing Director at Quivira Vineyards, when the wine estate transitioned from conventional to Biodynamic farming. She was so inspired by that experience she joined Demeter to help them expand awareness about Biodynamic agriculture and its positive effects on the food we eat and the environment we live in.

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