Attending the Fellowship of the Preparation Makers Gathering

By Sarah Rhynalds, Demeter Certification Manager I was deeply blessed and grateful to attend my third annual Fellowship of the Preparation Makers gathering this past week at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills in Phoenixville, PA. The richness and depth of these gatherings leave one with a profound sense of how interconnected and intertwined we all are—from … Read more

Demeter, Marketing, and the Biodynamic® Movement

Feedback from the Community In the last half of 2025, the Biodynamic Economic Working Group asked members of the community about their challenges and successes, their opinions on Demeter®, the potential of biodynamic farming, and their views on marketing and organizational strategy. The results give voice to the diversity of experiences and needs in the … Read more

An Interview with Enrico Rivetto

A conversation with Enrico Rivetto, owner of the Italian winery Azienda Agricola Rivetto dal 1902, a Demeter USA Certified Trader for importing wines to the United States.  In what year did you first become certified with Demeter Italy? 2009 was the year everything changed around here—especially how we work in the vineyard. It all started … Read more