Re: BIODYNAMICS in ACRES USA: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture

2002-02-04 Thread MMinchow
In a message dated 2/4/02 7:31:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's a bumper crop of article on biodynamics in the February 2002 issue of Acres USA (http://www.acreusa.com) Allan, You missed the "s" in acres.    http://www.acresusa.com Monte

Re: grape cuttings

2002-02-04 Thread MMinchow
In a message dated 2/3/02 2:59:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a related question, Monte (et al), the vineyards around here are all using grafted vines. What's the philosphy behind grafting or not grafting grapes? -Allan Allan, It's my understanding that the two

Friends in Oz: are there REALLY 2,000,000 acres downunder in BDCultivation?

2002-02-04 Thread Allan Balliett
I think the usual answer to this question is "Only A.P. knows, but he's not telling." Since I meet so many growers from OZ outside this list and since the non-BD ones have never heard of BD and I've only met one who was BD and none who work with A.P., it's hard for me to fathom the factuality

BIODYNAMICS in ACRES USA: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture

2002-02-04 Thread Allan Balliett
There's a bumper crop of article on biodynamics in the February 2002 issue of Acres USA (http://www.acreusa.com) "The Basics of Biodynamics from Steiner to Stella Natura" by BD Now! regular Christy Korrow "Biodynamic Agriculture: How i made the Transition" by Dewane Morgan (of Park Rapids, MN

Re: Pierre Love's to Cook for You, PASA Conference Version(feat.: Ikerd, Sne...

2002-02-04 Thread Allan Balliett
>Hello Allan, > >Would you post a list of all trade and market place vendors, as it >is always a good source for goods needed... Usually, there is a list >of this in the general booklet of itinerary, given out as you enter >the conference.. If you have the time, when you return... > >Thanks >Do

Re: Preps via FedEx

2002-02-04 Thread Susan Misgen
Gloeckner & Co. is in Harrison, NY. They sent this letter dated January 15, 2002, with their seeds, sent by UPS. "The US Post Service has advised us that ALL MAIL PARCELS will be irradiated or subjected to some form of treatment to eliminate the possibilities of Anthrax contamination. . . . Bec

Re: Preps via FedEx

2002-02-04 Thread Robert Farr
More irradiation than we are aware of. As someone here pointed out, a way for the govt. to get rid of toxic radiation - legally. Your tax dollars at work. -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 Check out http://www.thechileman.com for Hot Sauces, Salsas, Mustards & More!

Off: Humor[Fwd: FW: must be the rain....]

2002-02-04 Thread Glen Atkinson
-- Garuda Biodynamics - for BD Preps, Consultations, Books & Diagrams See our web site @ http://get.to/garuda --- Begin Message --- Bitter after being snubbed for membership in the "Axis of Evil," Libya, China, and Syria today announced they had formed the "Axis of Just as Evil," which they sai

Preps via FedEx

2002-02-04 Thread Allan Balliett
Spoke with JPI today. They are sending preps via FedEx this year to avoid the danger of irradiation to the preps. This ads some cost to a prep order, of course. Undoubtedly it ads some hassle for JPI also. I'm not convinced that we're all in danger of having our mail irradiated. JPI is very c

Re:Selection is in the Calculation: Was Clinton not Bush

2002-02-04 Thread bdnow
Michael, I've heard this before and find it totally untrue, not due to the perception of the person making the comment, but due to their familiarity with how the presidential elections are determined. The sad, sad thing is that nearly the entire American public is unaware of how it works! Ac

Fwd: re:Cec Balancing

2002-02-04 Thread bdnow
>Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 13:08:58 -0800 (PST) >From: Michael Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: re:Cec Balancing >To: Allan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi Jose, > >One small fu-fu that I made below was on the ergs of >Calcium though. Anywhere from 1 to 499 ergs indicates >a negative position while 500

Re: Was ( Richard K. Smith) Help for Merla

2002-02-04 Thread jsherry
Dear Merla, Try putting the board into the Light. Try weaving a violet flame eight (like the infinity symbol) around you and the others, three times with the violet flame between you and the others. Try meditating and asking your guides to speak with their guides or asking that this be done in yo

Re: Phylloxera and biodynamic wines (was: Grape Cuttings)

2002-02-04 Thread Hilary Wright
Geoff wrote: (Also, while I remember, I should point out there is Hilary Wright's book on organic wines - I can't find my copy right at the moment to cite details of publisher etc.) Geoff, thanks so much for mentioning the book! Naturally I have a copy to hand... The Great Organic Wine Guide was

Re: grape cuttings

2002-02-04 Thread Boyer Patrick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : > > Dear bdnow list members, > > I am just beginning to learn more about biodynamics. I am planning to > start 3 acres worth of grape plants from cuttings and am wondering if > there are any BD procedures that would be beneficial in this beginning > process. I would

Re: Pierre Love's to Cook for You, PASA Conference Version (feat.: Ikerd, Sne...

2002-02-04 Thread ROCKFORD5
In a message dated 2/2/2002 2:39:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Sustainable Trade Show and Marketplace will fill the center's exhibit area with companies offering the latest agricultural hardware, ag products and services. Farm and food advocacy organizations will

Re: FWD: Richard K. Smith: Do you still believe in the tooth fairy?

2002-02-04 Thread Robert Farr
I like the "don't watch" response, Barbara. Exactly! That's why I think it's important for all of us to invite customers to our farms and show them what we're doing. Talk about, as Eliot Coleman says, "authentic food." Show them your compost piles. Let them put their hands into the Earth. An

Re: FWD: Richard K. Smith: Do you still believe in the tooth fairy?

2002-02-04 Thread Merla
Jane, I am straight, but often feel oppressed by patriarchy when practiced by man or woman. I also think that having to spell out man/woman or woman/man is a big bother. Right now, my nemesis on the Weed Board is Jean who is older than I am, who wears shorts and a stetson to meetings and who has

Re: FWD: Richard K. Smith: Do you still believe in the tooth fairy?

2002-02-04 Thread jsherry
interesting choice of words... jane - Original Message - From: "Merla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 12:24 PM Subject: Re: FWD: Richard K. Smith: Do you still believe in the tooth fairy? RKM's essay is too nihilistic for me, though it is wel

Re: Richard K. Smith, Howard Zinn and us

2002-02-04 Thread Robert Farr
You know, Merla is right about politics. I tried - joined the local Rural Economic Development Council, only to find out I was one of three growers. The other members were bankers and realtors and planners and marketeers - and, worse, a rep. from the biotech industry! None of them wanted to sav

Fw: [globalnews] Starhawk in NYC

2002-02-04 Thread jsherry
Brigid in New York It¹s 8 AM on Saturday. The march starts at noon: already we can hear helicopters circling. For days, every McDonald¹s and Starbucks in the city has had an honor guard of three cops. The streets around the Waldorf are blocked and guarded. Last night we had our ritual in the