HealthAugust 9, 2026

biodynamic

BY-oh-dy-NAM-ik

Definition

A holistic, ecological approach to agriculture that treats the farm as a self-sustaining organism and follows rhythmic planetary and lunar cycles.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning life and 'dynamis' meaning power or force. It was originally coined by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in 1924 to describe a spiritual-ethical-ecological method of agriculture.

In the news

In this article, the term describes a specific philosophical approach to farming used by Violet Flame to source ingredients for their chocolate. It signifies a commitment to high-integrity, sustainable, and interconnected cultivation practices.

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