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What makes a farm Biodynamic®?
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.
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Demeter US Standards
- Farm Standard
- Processing Standard
- Labeling Standard
- Bee Keeping Standard
- Commercial Compost Standard
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New Webinar Series: Advancing Your Biodynamic Practices
We're excited to launch a free monthly Zoom series from October to March designed to support Biodynamic® growers and deepen understanding of the Demeter standards, hosted by Demeter USA. Whether you're a current licensee, a prospective farmer, or just curious about Biodynamic practices—this series is for you! Join us with Lloyd Nelson and Jim Fullmer as they share their insights.
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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.