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Two Organic & Biodynamic Field Days
February 18, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Organic and Biodynamics Land Management and its relation to nutrition.
Morning session
Rudolf Steiner’s Work and traditional Biodynamic Practices – Su Hoskin
Su has been practising biodynamics for over a decade and applying the principles to gardens, allotments, vineyards, a mixed farm and the Hawea Food Forest. Practicalities of Biodynamics on a 20 hectare walnut block – Farm walk and talk- Valda Muller Transformational change and how it was achieved. Use of plant teas and liquid manures.
Afternoon Session
The importance of silica for strength and vitality – Peter Bacchus, and Mindful Eating – Interactive Nourishing food conversations and Observations with Gill Bacchus.
Gill Bacchus has researched and studied the topic of food nutritional quality, completing a Master of science degree in 2003. She has spent many years as an educator in organic and Biodynamic farming and gardening. She co-authored the Biodynamic farming book Grasp The Nettle, and is author of ‘Food Full of life” and “Love your Veges”. Gill will lead an observation of fruit, nut and vegetable plants through sight, smell and taste to help us grow and select foods that best nourish our body, soul and spirit.
Cost : $50 or discounted price of $80 for both workshops.
Morning and afternoon tea provided.
What to bring; Own lunch or plate to share, mug, deck chair or blanket, drinking water, hat.
Registration essential.
Su Hoskin s.hoskin@xtra.co.nz
0211438233
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