Biodynamic
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Definition
A holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming that treats the vineyard as a self-sustaining ecosystem, incorporating cosmic rhythms and special preparations.
Historical Context
Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1924, biodynamic farming extends beyond organic practices to include spiritual, cosmic, and homeopathic approaches to agriculture.
Further Reading
What is Biodynamic Wine?: The Quality, the Taste, the Terroir
By Nicolas Joly (2007)
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