A Seed Cooperative for Gaia

Seeds are the foundation of our food system. Farmers need to be able to control the seeds we rely on. Local seed cooperatives empower everyone to participate. David Price of the Seed Cooperative at Gosberton Bank Nursery explains. [3:21]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Sebastian Pole for Pukka Tea and the Soil Association

Plant diversity and insect diversity reinforce one another. A diverse plant population on your farm will ensure a healthy population of beneficial insects. Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs shares about the role of bees in a diverse, life-sustaining community. [1:00]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Richard at Yatesbury House Farm

Richard Gantlett of Yatesbury House Farm, a 673-hectare (1663-acre) family-run grain and cattle operation in the UK describes his motivation to bring life and vitality back to the soil by transitioning from conventional to biodynamic farming. [4:39]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Liz at Nantclyd Farm

UK farmer Liz Findlay introduces the integrated biodynamic farm enterprise model at Nantclyd Farm, which features rotational grazing of chickens, sheep and cattle on a 38-hectare (94-acre) self-contained farm that also produces grains, pulses, and vegetables. [2:57]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Biodynamic Rupert

Bread is life. Rupert Dunn of Torth Y Tir in the UK describes how it is possible to grow, mill, bake and distribute nutritious bread at a fair cost for the local community with the support of local heritage wheat growers and millers, using organic, biodynamic methods. [2:30]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Robin at Plaw Hatch Farm

Community connection, healthy animals and meaningful work are all part of the vision presented here by Robin Hall of Plaw Hatch Farm, a 200-acre community-owned biodynamic farm and farm shop raising sheep, pigs, beef, dairy cattle, chickens, fruit and vegetables in the UK. [4:42]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

About the Nature Institute’s Mission

New approaches come from new ways of seeing. Here Craig Holdrege, executive director of The Nature Institute shares about the importance of renewing our ability to perceive and engage with the world. Video filmed during the making of Jonathan Stedall’s film “The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner.” [4:07]

Video by Cupola Productions.

Biodynamic Farming

An introduction to the philosophy of biodynamic agriculture, a regenerative, organic practice that seeks to optimize harmonious relationships with nature. [4:51]

Video by Zephyr Visuals.

Winter Green Farm

Exploring the operations of Winter Green Farm – an organic farm in Lane County Oregon. [2:21]

Video by Cliff Etzel | the Closer to Home project.

Leigh Court Farm

A farmer shares about the personal satisfactions and community-building potential of direct-to-consumer vegetable farming. [4:20]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Rupert – Torth y Tir

Rupert Dunn describes why the community-supported Torth y Tir peasant bakery maintains over 100 heirloom varieties of wheat as a strategy for adaptation through diversity. [3:09]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Hunting for Seed

How collecting and seed-saving of wild alpine herbs by this Scottish nursery helps protect overharvested plants and encourages regional self-sufficiency. Duncan Ross of Poyntzfield Herb Nursery describes. [2:33]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

BIOGI the Kenyan way

How one captures the synergies of biodiversity—from the microbiome all the way up to plant and animal communities—for farm productivity and human health. [4:18]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.

Upendra and Worms

This vignette captures one farmer’s story of his return to organic methods, using vermiculture (worms) to renew chemically damaged soil tilth and productivity. [2:10]

Video by Jason Taylor | the source project.