planet through agriculture
For a farm to refer to itself as Biodynamic, it must have achieved certification through Demeter by adhering to the Demeter Farm Standard for a minimum of three years if conventionally farmed, or a minimum of one year if organically farmed. The entire farm must be certified, not just a portion of land within the farm. Farms are inspected annually to ensure that the Standard is being met.
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.
Demeter Biodynamic® Certification
Demeter USA is the only certifier for Biodynamic® farms and products in America. While all of the organic requirements for certification under the National Organic Program are required for Biodynamic certification, the Demeter standard is much more extensive, with stricter requirements around imported fertility, greater emphasis on on-farm solutions for disease, pest, and weed control, and in depth specifications around water conservation and biodiversity.
Learn MoreFind Biodynamic® Farms & Products Near You
Looking for Demeter certified Biodynamic® farms and products? Our Biodynamic® Farm and Product Directory lists farms, processors, and traders (importers or brand owners).
You can browse the map, or search by type of operation, crops, livestock, products available, city, or zip code. You can also find specific operations by browsing the alphabetical listings.
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