| INTRODUCTORY COURSE COURSE DATE |
| COURSE PROGRAM DAY 1 –SATURDAY |
COURSE PROGRAM DAY 2 –SUNDAY |
| 8.30 - 9.00 |
Registration |
| 9.00 - 9.10 |
Welcome & housekeeping |
| 9.10 -10.00 |
Introduction to biodynamics. |
| 10.00- 10.45 |
Biodynamic preparations. |
| 10-45- 11.15 |
Organic/Biodynamic morning tea. |
| 11.15- 12.00 |
The soil. |
| 12.00- 12.45 |
Keeping bees. |
| 12.45 –1.00 |
Question time. |
| 1.00 - 1.45 |
Organic/Biodynamic lunch |
| 1.45 - 2.15 |
Drive to site visits– Class split. |
| 2.15 - 5.45 |
On site visits: a biodynamic herb garden and a small mixed farm. Organic/biodynamic afternoon tea. |
| 6.30 pm |
Pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner.
Take this opportunity to meet local growers and
members of Hunter Biodynamic Group in a relaxed social environment. |
|
| 8.30 - 9.00 |
Drive to site visits: Class split. |
| 9.00 - 12.30 |
On site visits: a biodynamic herb garden and a small mixed farm. Organic/ biodynamic morning tea. |
| 12.30- 1.00 |
Drive to Tocal. |
| 1.00–1.45 |
Organic/biodynamic lunch. |
| 1.45 - 2.30 |
Vegetable production. |
| 2.30 - 3.10 |
Vineyards & Orchards. |
| 3.10 - 3.30 |
Organic/biodynamic afternoon tea. |
| 3.30 - 4.00 |
Astro calendar discussion. |
| 4.00 - 4.45 |
Summary & evaluation. |
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The speakers will be:Norman Sievers (former BD farmer & educator), Terry Forman (formerBD farmer & educator),Sandra Norman (BD agriculturist on mixed rural property), Michael (BD bee enthusiast), John Ellis (Hunter Valley BD practitioner),
Michael Champion (BD market gardener), Ross McDonald (BD Vigneron & orchardist). |
NOTE: This is an hands on course with farm visits. The weather can be changeable and extreme.
Bring appropriate clothing and covered footwear. |
| A selection of appropriate books will be available for sale. Credit card facilities are not available. |
