What Distinguishes Demeter ?
Compared to conventional highly industrialized and standard organic farming and production systems, the biodynamic method is the most sustainable of all as numerous independent studies have confirmed over the past 20 years of research. Farms that operate under Demeter biodynamic practices ensure that the fertile humus layer of the soil is maintained and improved. It is distinguished from standard organic farming by the required use of specially designed herbal, mineral and manure preparations that produce homeopathic stimulation on soil fertility and increase plant vitality. Regulations are also generally stricter, with respect to nitrogen fertilization, composting methods, and mineral supplementation. The application of carefully fermented home made preparations to the soil enhances the natural characteristic aroma of the crops. Farm self-sufficiency is regarded as ideal, particularly with respect to soil fertility, because livestock sustains the fertility cycle. Livestock practices i
