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Biodynamic Farming Weekend: Horn Manure Preparation and Application
October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
About this session
The afternoon workshop meets Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern. Jeff Poppen and the hosts plan to explain the horn manure preparation known as BD500, discuss its preparation and application, and apply some on the farm with the group. The announcement also identifies discussion of horn silica, called BD501. Participants interested in the practice can ask how the hosts select an application method and evaluate what they observe afterward. Keep questions about the preparation process separate from questions about evidence for claimed effects. This helps clarify what the demonstration shows and what would require further investigation.
Learn on a working farm
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is partnering with Against the Grain Farm and farmer Jeff Poppen for a three-session Biodynamic Farming Weekend Oct. 17–18, 2026, in Zionville, North Carolina. Participants can buy a ticket for an individual session or the whole weekend. The farm is at 619 Camp Joy Road, Zionville, NC 28698. The event takes place in a working farm setting, so review the organizer’s arrival instructions and ask about accessibility or weather arrangements before traveling.
Choose the right ticket
Use the organizer’s Ticket Tailor page to check current prices and select the session or weekend option you want. A Saturday potluck is listed between the morning and afternoon workshops; the hosts invite participants to bring a favorite farm food dish. Confirm the arrangements if you plan to join the meal. The registration page presents the hosts’ biodynamic approach and planned activities. It does not establish that every claim associated with biodynamic preparations has been independently demonstrated. Participants can ask the presenters how they evaluate a practice and which observations guide their decisions. Bring questions that connect the session with your own farming interests, and keep notes on resources you want to examine afterward. These are optional suggestions for learning, not extra workshop requirements. Check the event page for changes before attending and retain your ticket confirmation for the correct date and time.
