2018 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES Fill out 2018 conference evaluation online (link is external) Purchase 2018 conference recordings Conference Reflections Reflections & Perspectives Visioning the Future of Biodynamics By Thea Maria Carlson "Courageous, Heart-Opening Conversations": Reflections from Conference Scholarship Recipients By Olivia Sanders and Rocky Ramos Opening the 2018 Biodynamic Conference By Thea Maria Carlson Perspectives from the 2018 Biodynamic Conference By Rebecca Briggs Conference Scholarship Thank You Photo Slideshow 2018 Biodynamic Conference Slideshow Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Nadine Basile presents during field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Colum Riley presents during field day at Malibu Compost Field day at Malibu Compost Field day at Malibu Compost Sherry Wildfeuer speaks during the pre-conference workshop "In Anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of Biodynamic Agriculture, How Do We Responsibly Present its Spiritual-Scientific Foundations to the World?" Lloyd Nelson in the pre-conference workshop "Core Principles and Practices of Making and Using All of the Preparations" Touring Montinore Estates during pre-conference Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive Rudy Marchesi at pre-conference Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive at Montinore Estates Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive at Montinore Estates Main stage decorations by Stacey Denton Registration Browsing the SteinerBooks bookstore Biodynamic research posters Ueli Hurter during keynote presentation on "Transforming the Heart of Agriculture" Narendra Varma during keynote presentation on "Transforming the Heart of Agriculture" Pouring Montinore Estates sparkling wine for the BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA Executive Director Thea Maria Carlson and Board President Daphne Amory BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration Wali Via during keynote presentation "Biodynamics in Practice: Stories of Regeneration" Nadine Basile, Anna Jones-Crabtree, and Wali Via during keynote presentation "Biodynamics in Practice: Stories of Regeneration" Exhibits Enjoying views of the Columbia River from the dining room Connecting Farms and Land Opportunities with Farmers and Apprentices Sundeep Kamath presents on "Biodynamics in India" Jean-Paul Courtens presents on "Growing Vegetables in the Context of a Biodynamic Farm" Reflections from Open Space sessions Katherine Cole, Barbara Gross, Kristin Marchesi, and Tahmiene Momtazi during a panel discussion on "Beyond Voodoo Vintners: The Next Generation in Biodynamic Wine" Elizabeth Candelario, Pat Frazier, Thea Maria Carlson, and Tarry Bolger during "Growing Biodynamic Certification with Integrity" Tasting session during "Culinary Breeding Network: Building Community among Plant Breeders, Farmers, Chefs, and Eaters to Create Better Varieties for All" Alice Groh and Josh Volk present during "Original Aims and Ideals of the CSA Model as Embodied in the Temple Wilton Communmity Farm in New Hampshire and the Slow Hand Farm in Portland, OR" Graduates from the BDA's Farmer Training Program during "Next Generation Biodynamic Farmers" "Next Generation Biodynamic Farmers" Orland Bishop during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Claudia J. Ford during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Claudia J. Ford, Orland Bishop, and Jim Embry during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Open Space session options Children's workshop activities Children's workshop activities View of Mt. Hood over the Columbia River Research poster session Open Space sessions Open Space sessions Displaying artwork created during "Connecting to Spirit" with Martha Loving Seed Swap Seed Swap Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson during "Wise Words from Biodynamic Pioneers of the Pacific Northwest" "Biodynamics and Latinos: Healing Pathways from Farm Workers to Farm Owners" Capturing reflections during "Biodynamics and Latinos: Healing Pathways from Farm Workers to Farm Owners" BDA staff BDA staff Daphne Amory, Greg Georgaklis, Claudia J. Ford, Kaitlin Voellinger, and Wali Via of the BDA Board Conference Content 2018 Program Book Thank You to Our Sponsors
2018 Biodynamic Conference Slideshow Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Nadine Basile presents during field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Field day at Soter Vineyards' Mineral Springs Ranch Colum Riley presents during field day at Malibu Compost Field day at Malibu Compost Field day at Malibu Compost Sherry Wildfeuer speaks during the pre-conference workshop "In Anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of Biodynamic Agriculture, How Do We Responsibly Present its Spiritual-Scientific Foundations to the World?" Lloyd Nelson in the pre-conference workshop "Core Principles and Practices of Making and Using All of the Preparations" Touring Montinore Estates during pre-conference Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive Rudy Marchesi at pre-conference Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive at Montinore Estates Biodynamic Winemaking Intensive at Montinore Estates Main stage decorations by Stacey Denton Registration Browsing the SteinerBooks bookstore Biodynamic research posters Ueli Hurter during keynote presentation on "Transforming the Heart of Agriculture" Narendra Varma during keynote presentation on "Transforming the Heart of Agriculture" Pouring Montinore Estates sparkling wine for the BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA Executive Director Thea Maria Carlson and Board President Daphne Amory BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration BDA 80th Anniversary Celebration Wali Via during keynote presentation "Biodynamics in Practice: Stories of Regeneration" Nadine Basile, Anna Jones-Crabtree, and Wali Via during keynote presentation "Biodynamics in Practice: Stories of Regeneration" Exhibits Enjoying views of the Columbia River from the dining room Connecting Farms and Land Opportunities with Farmers and Apprentices Sundeep Kamath presents on "Biodynamics in India" Jean-Paul Courtens presents on "Growing Vegetables in the Context of a Biodynamic Farm" Reflections from Open Space sessions Katherine Cole, Barbara Gross, Kristin Marchesi, and Tahmiene Momtazi during a panel discussion on "Beyond Voodoo Vintners: The Next Generation in Biodynamic Wine" Elizabeth Candelario, Pat Frazier, Thea Maria Carlson, and Tarry Bolger during "Growing Biodynamic Certification with Integrity" Tasting session during "Culinary Breeding Network: Building Community among Plant Breeders, Farmers, Chefs, and Eaters to Create Better Varieties for All" Alice Groh and Josh Volk present during "Original Aims and Ideals of the CSA Model as Embodied in the Temple Wilton Communmity Farm in New Hampshire and the Slow Hand Farm in Portland, OR" Graduates from the BDA's Farmer Training Program during "Next Generation Biodynamic Farmers" "Next Generation Biodynamic Farmers" Orland Bishop during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Claudia J. Ford during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Claudia J. Ford, Orland Bishop, and Jim Embry during keynote presentation on "Biodynamics, Indigeneity, and Social Justice" Open Space session options Children's workshop activities Children's workshop activities View of Mt. Hood over the Columbia River Research poster session Open Space sessions Open Space sessions Displaying artwork created during "Connecting to Spirit" with Martha Loving Seed Swap Seed Swap Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson during "Wise Words from Biodynamic Pioneers of the Pacific Northwest" "Biodynamics and Latinos: Healing Pathways from Farm Workers to Farm Owners" Capturing reflections during "Biodynamics and Latinos: Healing Pathways from Farm Workers to Farm Owners" BDA staff BDA staff Daphne Amory, Greg Georgaklis, Claudia J. Ford, Kaitlin Voellinger, and Wali Via of the BDA Board