{"product_id":"the-biodynamic-farm-karl-ernst-osthaus-9780863157660","title":"The Biodynamic Farm: Developing a Holistic Organism","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat. This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism. This is the principle of biodynamic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author, an experienced farmer, takes a down-to-earth approach. Based on an example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal numbers of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep and 120 hens. This mix is drawn from Osthaus's deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos, and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer and teacher. The result is a healthy, balanced and sustainable farm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karl-Ernst Osthaus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0863157661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780863157660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Floris Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.40d","brand":"Karl-Ernst Osthaus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980659392767,"sku":"9780863157660","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_138832c0-28a5-4f71-9569-18bc99c57766.jpg?v=1683251160","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-biodynamic-farm-karl-ernst-osthaus-9780863157660","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}