The Applied Biodynamics Educational Program is a 2-year course for Farmers and Market Gardeners that provides a comprehensive educational and hands on program on the essential of applied biodynamics.

Course 1 Foundation of Applied Biodynamic Practices
November 17, 18, 19 2005 -- Thurs. 10:00 am – Saturday, 4:00 pm
Location: Marian Farms in Fresno, California
Register by October 15, 2005 for the early registration rate of US $800.00;
After 11/1/2005 rate is US $875.00; Includes educational course and meals -- lunch and dinner.
Course materials purchased at an additional cost through the Josephine Porter Institute.

Course 2 Advanced Biodynamic Practice and Steiner's Economics
Spring, 2006 Dates TBA - Thursday, 10:00 am – Saturday, 4:00 pm
Location: Marian Farms in Fresno, California
Register by March 15, 2006 for the early registration rate of US $800.00;
After 3/15/2006 rate is US $875.00; Includes educational course and meals -- lunch and dinner.
Course materials purchased at an additional cost through the Josephine Porter Institute.

Course 3 Making and Using Biodynamic Preparations
Fall, 2006 Dates TBA - Tuesday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 4:00 pm
Location: Josephine Porter Institute, Woolvine, Virginia
Register by September 1, 2006 for the early registration rate of US $1,350.00;
After 9/1/2006 rate is US $1,425.00; Includes educational course and meals -- lunch and dinner.
Course materials purchased at an additional cost through the Josephine Porter Institute

Course 4 Spiritual Compendium of Biodynamic Agriculture
Spring, 2007 Dates TBA - Thursday, 10:00 am – Saturday, 4:00 pm
Location: Marian Farms in Fresno, California
Register by February 1, 2007 for the early registration rate of US $800.00;
After 2/1/2007 rate is US $875.00; Includes educational course and meals -- lunch and dinner.
Course materials purchased at an additional cost through the Josephine Porter Institute.

Registration:

Register for the entire 2-year program for $3,650 (savings of $400.00) to ensure reservation for all four courses. For your convenience we take VISA and MasterCard. For reservations contact The Josephine Porter Institute, at (276) 930-2463. or Fax to: (276) 930-4795

Register EARLY -- Space is Limited.

Course Instructors:

Gena M. Nonini - Land steward and owner of Marian Farms. Gena has over 12 years of experience in practical biodynamic production, specializing in fruit, nut and vegetable production. She has worked internationally with farmers and growers to grow consumer education and agricultural industry practices in the areas of Demeter certification and biodynamics.

Marian Farms (MF) is a diversified, Demeter-certified Biodynamic horticultural enterprise located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. Family owned and operated since 1990 and Demeter Certified since 1995, Marian Farms is committed to creating an ecological farming system while working with the dynamic spiritual and life forces in nature and the cosmos. MF believes these endeavors lead towards the healing of the earth and ourselves.

MF signature products include Thompson seedless raisins and table grapes, peaches and citrus. MF also supplies specialty vegetables to retailers and restaurants. MF has a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) fruit and vegetable program which ships throughout the United States. A very unique aspect of Marian Farms is the production of distilled spirits for use in herbal tinctures, homeopathic medicinals, and body care products.

Hugh Courtney is the Executive Director of the Josephine Porter Institute. Hugh has over 25 years of experience in Biodynamic preparation making. He will be conducting the educational forum on site at the Josephine Porter Institute, where participants will experience making biodynamic preparations.

The Josephine Porter Institute is a 501 ( c ) 3 non- profit organization dedicated to being a reliable source for biodynamic preparations for the beginning or seasoned practitioner; as an education center for all biodynamic practitioners as they begin to make their own preparations; and as a research venue which focuses specifically on the BD preparations

For the complete course outline and additional information about Marian Farms or the Josephine Porter Institute visit our websites at: www.marianfarmsbiodynamic.com or www.jpibiodynamics.org

Topics for the Applied Biodynamics Educational Program for Farmers and Market Gardeners

(2 Year Period -- Four Courses)

• Steiner’s Agriculture Course
• Pfeiffer Fertility Principles
• Introduction to Anthroposophy as it relates to agriculture
• Goethean theory and observation principles
• Steiner’s 3-fold social order with an emphasis on the economic model
• The role of the elemental world in Nature and agriculture
• Development and monitoring of individual participants farm plan
• The role of BD compost in soil fertility and plant health
• The role of etheric processes of sal (salt), mercury and sulphur
• Introduction to the picture-forming methods (Steilbilder, Crystalization, Roundbilder)
• The role of metals and mineral processes as it relates to agriculture-And more....

Course 1 Topics Include:

Review of sustainability/organic practices; Introduction to Anthroposophy; Goethean Theory/observation; Steiner Agriculture Course- Chapters 1-4 + first discussion; Introduction to 3-fold social order; Individual farm plan development

Course 1 Materials: (available through The Josephine Porter Institute)