Biodynamic is a new word for me. Posted next to the new display of Jack Rabbit Hill wine at Denver Urban Homesteading, was the definition of biodyamic agriculture, pulled from wikipedia:
Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming with homeopathic composts that treats farms as unified and individual organisms,[1] emphasizing balancing the holistic development and interrelationship of the soil, plants, animals as a self-nourishing system without external inputs[2] insofar as this is possible given the loss of nutrients due to the export of food.[3]
If your eyes glazed over when you read that, like mine did, perhaps attending Jack Rabbit Hill’s wine tasting event at Denver Urban Homesteading is more your speed. You can taste their Pinot Gris, Barn Red, and Pinot M &N on April 23rd at 6pm as well as hear how Jack Rabbit Hill answers the question, “what is biodynamic farming?”
Other new-ish vendors at DUH include the Super Local Breakfast Burrito Ladies. They provide a much needed ready-to-eat-right-there-at-the-market option. And their organic ingredients originate mostly from the vendors selling at the market. Yummy.
Native Greens had super-local salads.
Urban Baby Gourmet had their baby bistro menu on display, made with organic local ingredients.
Windsor Dairy has established a regular presence at DUH.
And the baby chicks were back! I couldn’t resist.
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My eyes remained glazed until the baby chicks. Well DUH. You should put baby chicks in every post.
TK – Nice to know you’re a baby chick fan.
I was focused on the really good looking cheeses until I scrolled to the chicks. They reminded me that, when I was a little kid, the local drug store would put chicks dyed in all sorts of pastel colors in a display window. Just like all my little-kid friends, my dad and I would go pick one out to bring home. Sadly, the chicks lasted only three days or so except for mine, which always made it to adulthood thanks to my dad. Growing up on a farm, he had a real knack for these things.
How about this for a definition of Biodynamic agriculture:
Biodynamic agriculture is a holistic and regenerative farming system that focuses on soil health, the integration of plants and animals, and biodiversity. It is one of the best examples of sustainable farming.
If you want to learn more, check out our website.
And Cheers to Jack Rabbit Hill winery, a Demeter certified Biodynamic® farm.