An article by Cory Eichman, Biodynamic Farm Manager at the Saugeen River CSA in Ontario
One of the first thoughts Rudolf Steiner brings in the Agriculture Course, his 1924 series of lectures to farmers that form the basis of biodynamics, is that “Agriculture touches every aspect of human life.” So the question isn’t “Does biodynamics have anything to do with social justice?” but “In what ways does biodynamics intersect with social justice?”
The world changed dramatically in Steiner’s lifetime (1861-1925), with advances in communication and transportation technology making the world smaller, accompanied by tremendous social unrest in Europe. Many countries were experiencing the crumble of the old empire and monarchy social structures as part of the chaos around WWI. Steiner responded to the unrest with ideas and projects to encourage social health. Steiner’s concept of social threefolding was founded on three ideals expressing three social spheres: equality in our human to human relationships, community empowerment, and government policy; freedom in our individual and cultural expression, spirituality, and initiative; and cooperation in our economic activities, allowing everyone’s needs to be met…
Read the full article on the Biodynamic Association blog
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