Participants learn about three successful farms and vineyards in the region through slideshow toursParticipants learn about three successful farms and vineyards in the region through slideshow tours Paula Gaska describes the integration of animals and vegetables at Mendocino OrganicsPaula Gaska describes the integration of animals and vegetables at Mendocino Organics Matt Taylor talks about transitioning from over-run vineyard to diverse farm at Front Porch FarmMatt Taylor talks about transitioning from over-run vineyard to diverse farm at Front Porch Farm Monique Camp describes her herb and flower production in 12 "heart gardens" at Sophia's GardenMonique Camp describes her herb and flower production in 12 "heart gardens" at Sophia's Garden SteinerBooks provides attendees with biodynamic reading materialSteinerBooks provides attendees with biodynamic reading material Turtle Tree Seed distributes their new 2014 catalogsTurtle Tree Seed distributes their new 2014 catalogs The Biodynamic Association of Northern California (BDANC) was well represented, and we thank them for all their help at both the pre-conference event and main conference!The Biodynamic Association of Northern California (BDANC) was well represented, and we thank them for all their help at both the pre-conference event and main conference! Adam and Paula Gaska of Mendocino Organics give an in-depth workshop on integrating livestock and vegetables for sustained fertility, food and communityAdam and Paula Gaska of Mendocino Organics give an in-depth workshop on integrating livestock and vegetables for sustained fertility, food and community Paul Dolan discusses biodynamic viticulture and winemaking, along with Barbara Steele and Matt TaylorPaul Dolan discusses biodynamic viticulture and winemaking, along with Barbara Steele and Matt Taylor Colum Riley gives detailed information about farm-scale compostingColum Riley gives detailed information about farm-scale composting Lloyd Nelson describes using the biodynamic preparations in farm-scale compostingLloyd Nelson describes using the biodynamic preparations in farm-scale composting Compost workshop participants take turns stirring the biodynamic preparationsCompost workshop participants take turns stirring the biodynamic preparations Stirring biodynamic preparationsStirring biodynamic preparations Stirring biodynamic preparationsStirring biodynamic preparations Spreading biodynamic compost and preparations on Asilomar conference groundsSpreading biodynamic compost and preparations on Asilomar conference grounds Colum Riley sprays compost tea on Asilomar plantingsColum Riley sprays compost tea on Asilomar plantings Lloyd Nelson explains biodynamic methods for promoting tree healthLloyd Nelson explains biodynamic methods for promoting tree health Elizabeth Candelario of Demeter USA explains the opportunities available to growers in the expanding Biodynamic® marketplaceElizabeth Candelario of Demeter USA explains the opportunities available to growers in the expanding Biodynamic® marketplace Discussing the farm of the future during the World Cafe sessionDiscussing the farm of the future during the World Cafe session World Cafe etiquette rulesWorld Cafe etiquette rules World Cafe discussionsWorld Cafe discussions Some of the creative ideas generated during the World CafeSome of the creative ideas generated during the World Cafe Enjoying good conversation and Biodynamic wines at the biodynamic mixerEnjoying good conversation and Biodynamic wines at the biodynamic mixer Biodynamic representation in the main conference exhibit tent: BDANC, Demeter USA, SteinerBooks, JPI, and the Biodynamic AssociationBiodynamic representation in the main conference exhibit tent: BDANC, Demeter USA, SteinerBooks, JPI, and the Biodynamic Association Sharing a booth with JPISharing a booth with JPI Finding inspiration in the beautiful setting of Asilomar conference groundsFinding inspiration in the beautiful setting of Asilomar conference grounds To look through the slideshow at your own speed, click on an image in the bottom row and use the arrows on the sides of the larger image to navigate.