Alemaya Farm Opportunity: Full-charge experienced organic farmer or farmer couple sought to operate a 73-acre Certified Organic farm near Guinda, in the Capay Valley. Demonstrated history of profitable management required. Prior production was vegetables only. Adding fruits with three newly-planted orchards, and adding grazing animals and chickens in irrigated pasture designed for managed intensive grazing. Acreage available for grains & hay. Must be willing to migrate farm into biodynamic practices (already underway). Substantial salary and profit-share. Possible arrangements to develop your own label along with ours. Rent nearby, park your RV/trailer on the farm, or possibly share a lovely farmhouse. Children and pets OK. Email inquiry to jonathan@alemayafarm.com or call Jonathan at 650-619-7963. See: http://www.alemayafarm.com/
Apis Arborea, North Bay: was founded to preserve the life and resilience of honeybees through rewilding, that is restoration of habitat and natural hives, and the use of a biodynamic and holistic ecological framework in re-conceptualizing apiculture in the anthropocene. More info at: www.apisarborea.com
Biodynamic Cotton Tee Shirts, Bandanas, and Tote Bags: These rare cotton items are made from Demeter certified Biodynamic cotton grown and sewn by the SEKEM initiative in Egypt. Tee Shirts $20.00 Tote Bags $15.00 Bandanas $10.00Shipping $5.00. All items are white and the tote bags are natural canvas Plant Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) and learn to make beautiful blue dyes from the leaves and provide late season flowers to feed our pollinator friends ! Plant Black Hopi Sunflowers and learn to make interesting magenta to grey dyes from the mature seed hulls and food for our pollinator friends all year ! Plant Cotton / Gossypium and enjoy the beautiful botanical features this plant shares throughout the season including white cotton bolls in Fall. All seeds $10.00 which includes shipping craigsindigo@gmail.com
The Buttercup CSA: Willits, at the Ridgewood Ranch right off of highway 101. Our CSA strives to provide its members with weekly boxes of fresh biodynamic herbs, vegetables, and flowers from May to Thanksgiving. We provide a weekly newsletter that includes pictures, updates and recipes. We make and apply all of our own BD preparations and invite our members to join in these processes. We are seeking 1-2 interns for the 2021 growing season! Join us on our small,intensive, biodynamic farm and participate in all farming tasks from seed to harvest.
We have a 30 member CSA, and alongside growing veggies we make all of our own compost, BD preps, grow grains, and flowers. We are a human powered farm and com plete all tasks with hand tools (no tractor). Located on a beautiful 5,000 acre ranch with access to a swimming lake and old growth redwood grove. Internship includes attending quarterly BDANC meetings, seasonal farm field trips, and access to farming/ homesteading workshops. Email Keithmichalak@gmail.com for inquiries.
Chantal: Teacher - arts, handcrafts, artist, classes in anthroposophical studies, handcrafts. Iíd be happy to provide art services, as well as promoting BD in whatever way possible. Iím also on the BDA scholarship committee and can help in similar type functions. Chantalique and Chantalique.com; cmc.toporow@mac.
Delphi Agrarian Arts Foundation: Los Gatos is a horticultural learning center located on a private estate nestled within a forest of giant redwoods. Roughly half of the property is devoted to food production including mixed vegetables, cut flowers, legumes and grains, an extensive fruit orchard with numerous varieties, nut trees and a small vineyard. Only biodynamic growing methods are used with composted animal manures supplied by the estate’s horses and chickens. Delphi is an active example of the ferme ornee concept, combining productivity with intentional design, aesthetics and beauty. Visit our website: Delphiagrarianarts.org
Eco Terreno is looking for a Wine Farm Intern for the Summer/Fall of 2021. Companies, like great wines, are not just produced; rather they are carefully cultivated. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team at Eco Terreno where we employ our experience in winemaking with time honored traditions in a healthy respect for the land. With 140-acres of Biodynamically and organically certified land, planted primarily to vineyards in Alexander Valley near Cloverdale, we are one of the leading wine farms in Northern California. Eco Terreno is a certified biodynamic and organic Wine Farm that is nestled in the famous Alexander Valley, in Cloverdale CA. Under the direction of the Vineyard Manager, and the Eco Terreno Farm team, this position will complete daily duties required for the garden, farm, and animal husbandry programs. The intern will be an integral part of the team in understanding what is occurring in the vineyard and on the farm in order to make decisions in real time. An ideal candidate will be immersed in all facets of working on a farm and be able to complete assigned farm projects. We are looking for a versatile intern to help connect all aspects of our diverse Wine Farm.Email Nicole @ ecoterreno.com with any questions. No phone calls please.
Eurthymy Online: Join Cynthia Hoven’s live eurythmy webinars - exercises to ground yourself, improve your immunity, overcome stress and strengthen your spiritual practise. Tuesdays - www.eurythmyonline.com
Experienced FT Head Biodynamic Gardner/Farmer wanted: responsible for the production and maintenance of all the food growing areas on the estate and maintenance of the borders surrounding. Contact: Susan Wilson Landi, Program Director: susan@delphiagrarianarts.org
Farming Family: We are a small family of four looking for a cabin/house/yurt or land for a yurt available for rent that is dog friendly (on acreage/in nature) with gardening/farming space for the 2021 Season and beyond. Many years experience growing food naturally: Vegetables, Culinary Herbs, Farm to table flowers, fruits and more. Dog Friendly Available: February/March- We are planning a project with many varieties of vegetables/produce, fruit, culinary herbs, animals and more. a concept for sustainable living, homesteading and providing food to local and surrounding communities with inspiration from Rudolf Steiner, the natural environment and the concept of going back to the land. We have a Bio including a description of our previous experiences. Mendocino/Sonoma/Marin Coast/Anderson Valley :) References Available Contact: farmingroots1@gmail.com
Filigreen Farm, Boonville: Farm Stand Sales Associate and Harvest Support: Filigreen Farm is situated on 97 acres in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California. We are a Demeter-certified Biodynamic and CCOF-certified organic diversified farm whose primary products are tree fruits (apples, pears, peaches, prunes), blueberries, olives, wine and table grapes, vegetables, flowers, apiary, and an ongoing inquiry into water revitalization. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working person to join our team and help run Velma’s Farm Stand at Filigreen Farm for the months of June-October. This person will harvest and process produce and manage the farm stand, with other possible fieldwork included. The position is part time (Friday-Sunday) and will work in tandem with our vegetable/flower production manager. Qualifications: Gardening/farming experience and strong knowledge of various fruit and vegetable varieties. Minimum of two years farming or gardening required. 2 years experience in retail or customer service - Comfortable managing a POS (point of sale) system; has basic math and computer skills- High level of energy with strong customer service skills - Ability to lift 50 pounds, multi-task, and stand for long periods of time- Adherence to COVID and food safety requirements- Must be reliable and timely- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Responsibilities: Arranging and maintaining a beautiful and fresh display of vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit, and value-added products.Help harvest and prep produce. Some fieldwork included (weeding, hoeing, dead-heading flowers, drying flowers/herbs) Opening and closing farm stand Friday-SundayAccurately and responsibly handle cash, credit card, and EBT transactions through an electronic POS system Enjoys engaging with the public and answering questions related to the farm productionTime requirements: June-October: Friday 10am-6pm-Saturday 8am-4pm- Sunday 8am-4pm Compensation: $17/hr Access to biodynamic fruit and vegetables Application Instructions: Please email your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: farmstand@filigreenfarm.com
Fulcrum Farm, Grass Valley We can provide mentoring about animal husbandry, classes in biodynamic agriculture, and help with business and economic consultations. Marney is also a writer or storyteller. She is happy to help with biodynamic farming questions: Contact:marneyjblair@icloud.com
Inner Fire: nr Brattleboro, VT, a proactive healing community helping people to withdraw from psychotropic medications and reclaim their lives, seeks an experienced Biodynamic Gardener. Qualifications: A team player * Pioneer *Compassionate * Courageous * Mature * Full time position of 40 hoursa week, weekends off. See interview on home page: www.innerfire.us Please respond to: Beatrice@innerfire.Questions are welcomed!
Live Power Community Farm: Covelo Live Power Community Farm is offering a work/learning opportunity for one person in CSA vegetable growing, livestock raising and general biodynamic farm operation on a low carbon foot print draft horse powered farm for the 2021 season starting now. Room/board provided plus stipend. Please contact Gloria at livepower@livepower.org or 707-983-8196.
Help make space for more community at Live Power Community Farm!Work has resumed on the Community Building at the center of Live Power Community Farm. This building, when completed, will be a space for people to come together for farm meetings and workshops, dances and field trips. With a kitchen, a bathroom, a wood burning stove, and plenty of space for sleeping bags or folding chairs, this building is set to be the new home away from home for visiting school children, BDANC meetings, workshop participants, and other members of the extended Live Power Community. But, we need your help! With the cost of supplies going up every week, we are trying to purchase the materials and complete the building as soon as possible. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, when Live Power Community Farm is able to host, post pandemic, the fall quarterly BDANC meeting, we could meet, dance, and sleep in the finished Community Building? The same for all the school class visits? If you’d like to help, --Please contribute to this GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/39df16d9
Living with Fire Learning Journey - from Thea Maria Carlson
Wildfire affects all of us, whether it is a direct threat to our homes, the air we breathe, the farms that feed us, or the wild lands we love. Extreme wildfire is a tangible expression of the climate crisis that is affecting every corner of the planet. And fire can also teach us how to bring greater balance to our lives and to this beloved earth that is our home. Following the burning of the land and community where she lives in 2020, Thea Maria Carlson left her role as Executive Director of the Biodynamic Association and embarked on a learning journey on living with fire. She has been learning directly from walking and working on the burned land, from scientists, Indigenous leaders, farmers and land stewards, community activists, and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, through which she is now a certified wildland firefighter and firelighter. BDANC members are invited to join this learning journey through Patreon, an online platform that works like community supported agriculture for creators. Learn more and see videos about living with fire at patreon.com/livingwithfire.
Mendocino Meats at Heart Arrow Ranch: Redwood Valley We offer grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork, chicken, and eggs. We deliver to Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Boonville every other Saturday. Order online. We partner with Magruder Ranch, who have been running cattle at Heart Arrow since after the 2017 Redwood Complex Fire burned through. Humanely-raised, sustainable proteins. https://www.mendomeats.com Contact: info@mendocinoorganics.com
Need a coach or mentor for your production oriented biodynamic, organic farm? With eight years experience managing a Demeter/NOP certified vineyard, fifteen plus years additional work in conservation/sustainability, and completion of an organic inspection training program, I’ve gained some useful insights into the practices and implementation of farm plans, and how to set and achieve your goals. If you need a practical coach- an organizer- not so much a spiritual guide or intuit- please contact me for further discussion. Rick Kaye- abettergarden@gmail.com
Ronni Sands: Sebastapol I have co-authored the book: Growing Sustainable Children - a Garden Teacherís Guide. Willow and I offer trainings for garden teachers and parents who wish to learn hands-on gardening skills and BD practices. I am a Waldorf teacher, also available to mentor new garden teachers and consult with schools starting gardening programs. We offer herbs or herbal products, catering, educational classes in farming, basket weaving and herbal studies for children and adults. Contact: figworts@gmail.com
San Francisco Waldorf School: has an opening for a Grade School Gardening Teacher starting in August 2021. Contact: https://www.sfwaldorf.org/careers
Stardust Farmacy: Grass Valley is a seed to seed apothecary nestled among the Sierra Nevada foothills in unceded Nisenan territory, Our farm strives to be self-belonging and we meet these needs by working with dairy bovine, honeybees and open-pollinated seeds. We craft seasonal and small batch botanicals for animals (and sometimes their people) from the plants of our very own hand-sown and homegrown seeds. For more information about our 2021 seed availability, animal botanicals or custom sun hives, please connect via stardustfarmacy@gmail.com
Do you have jobs, biodynamic produce, herbal products, flower essences, preps, honey, wine, products, classes or services to share? Do you have a CSA where folks can buy weekly vegetable boxes or baskets this year? Are your products available online or in a farmer's market? Are you a mentor, prep maker, teacher, student, eurythmist, health practitioner, artist or apprentice?
The BDANC Norcal Community Network has been developing to facilitate cross pollination, communication and trade within the biodynamic community. If you are interested in being included in the network, or wish to change or update your listing, contact Carolyn atpacificblueoak@gmail.com We will be putting this out periodically over the next few months.