biodynamic
Cosmic agriculture method
Biodynamic describes a method of organic farming that treats the farm as a unified, living organism.
Beyond avoiding synthetic chemicals, biodynamic agriculture follows a planting calendar based on lunar and astrological cycles and uses specially prepared composts and soil treatments.
biodynamic wine, biodynamic vegetables.
The approach was developed from the teachings of Rudolf Steiner in the 1920s and retains an esoteric, quasi-spiritual dimension that skeptics find pseudoscientific.
Actions taken beforehand
Geography's influence on taste
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- winemakingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- natural wineWine without added chemicals
- grapeVine-grown berry cluster
harvest · fermentation · sommelier · cellar · vintage · cuvée · tasting · appellation
Steiner's spiritual development system
- ethericOf the heavens
- life forcesAnimating powers within organisms
- esotericAccessible to few
- clairvoyanceExtrasensory perception ability
Celestial bodies' supposed effects
- zodiacCelestial belt of signs
- moon phasesShifting illumination of satellite
- siderealOf the stars
- synodicRelating to orbital alignments
cosmic forces · celestial · constellation · perigee · apogee
Officially declared valid
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
compliance · auditing · transitional · closed-loop · self-sustaining
preparations
Actions taken beforehand
terroir
Geography's influence on taste
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- winemakingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- natural wineWine without added chemicals
grape · harvest · fermentation · sommelier · cellar · vintage · cuvée · tasting · appellation · domaine
anthroposophy
Steiner's spiritual development system
- ethericOf the heavens
- life forcesAnimating powers within organisms
- esotericAccessible to few
clairvoyance · karma · reincarnation · supersensible · astral body
planetary influences
Celestial bodies' supposed effects
- zodiacCelestial belt of signs
- moon phasesShifting illumination of satellite
- siderealOf the stars
synodic · cosmic forces · celestial · constellation · perigee · apogee
certified
Officially declared valid
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
trademark · compliance · auditing · transitional · closed-loop · self-sustaining
- winesred wine, white wine, merlot, chardonnay, cabernet
- bio-biology, biography, biodegradable, biofuel, biochemistry
- organicorganic food, organic produce, organic farming, organic certification, organic agriculture
- Wine Countrywineries, winery, vineyards, grapevines, tasting rooms
- organicscertified organic, organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free, natural foods
- eco-farmingorganic farming, sustainable farming, sustainable agriculture, cover crops, crop rotation
biodynamicindustrial farming
Mechanized large-scale agriculture
conventional · factory farming · industrial · monoculture · intensive agriculture
biodynamicmechanistic
Viewing systems as machines
reductionist · materialist · technocratic · utilitarian · scientistic