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Biodynamic is defined as a consciously ethical and ecological
approach to agriculture, food production and nutrition. Biodynamic
agriculture was first developed in the early 1920s, and today the
Biodynamic movement encompasses thousands of successful gardens,
farms, vineyards and agricultural operations of all kinds and sizes on
all continents in a wide variety of ecological and economic settings.
Sero Biodynamic Seed was created by Tom & Julie Johns,
owners of Territorial Seed Company, as a way to help establish
and promote Biodynamic agriculture in the US. Intrigued
by the fact that Biodynamic seed performed exceedingly
well in Territorial’s vegetable trials, Tom traveled to Europe
to visit large and small Biodynamic seed growers that had
implemented Biodynamic practices. He saw the advantage of
Biodynamic-grown seed and the need to bring Biodynamic
farming practices and techniques to the US. The Biodynamic
farms produced bountiful crops, and the seeds harvested from
these crops had exceptional vigor. These farms were able to
produce crops and seeds in a way that was much more “whole
farm” sustainable than current organic practices. In fact, they
were light years beyond. Tom often refers to Biodynamic as
“beyond organic.”
Upon returning to the US, Tom began the process of certifying
Territorial Seed’s organic farm as Biodynamic. Through a
process that took over two years, the entire farm has achieved
Stellar Organic certification and the coveted International
Demeter Biodynamic Certification.
Changes that have been made to the way the farm operates to
receive this accreditation include:
Fertility and soil amendments must come
from on-farm and local sources. This way
the farm is more self-sufficient and supports
other local agriculture and sustainable
growing, reduces waste, and lessens the
impact to the environment by reducing fuel
usage.
Biodynamic farmers strive to create a diversified, balanced farm
ecosystem that generates health and fertility as much as possible from
within the farm itself. Preparations made from fermented manure,
minerals and herbs are used to help restore and harmonize the vital life
forces of the farm and to enhance the nutrition, quality and flavor of the
food being grown.
Most Biodynamic initiatives seek to embody triple bottom-line
approaches (ecological, social and economic sustainability).
Community supported agriculture (CSA), for example, was pioneered
by Biodynamic farmers, and many Biodynamic practitioners work
in creative partnerships with farms, schools, medical and wellness
facilities, restaurants, hotels, homes for social therapy and other
organizations. Biodynamics is thus not just a holistic agricultural system
but also a potent movement for new thinking and practices in all
aspects of life connected to food and agriculture.
The farm is in the process of becoming
a full-life-cycle working farm by using
livestock, not only for the production of
fertility, but also to balance and maintain
proper soil health, weed and pest control
and to create a healthy local ecosystem.
The entire farm, including greenhouses and
seed cleaning facilities must also be certified
Biodynamic, not just individual areas or
fields, as is standard in organic certification.
This ensures that every aspect of work on
the farm maintains the same high quality
standards.
The Biodynamic certification process is overseen by Demeter
USA. Certification is a stringent process, and products that
carry the Demeter logo are well known worldwide for their
ultra high quality standard. Demeter is the oldest ecological
certification organization in the world.
STORE DISPLAYS
We have custom, powder-coated metal display racks specifically
designed to present Sero Biodynamic Seed packets. The prominent
and striking fashion is sure to draw your customer's attention.
Double sided
96 hanger rack
Can be used one sided with
our 48 variety collection
h:
w:
OUR SEED PACKETS
Sero Biodynamic Seed packets have been designed to stand
out from the average seed company while still retaining the
traditional look and information that a customer expects:
product name, description, price, photo, plus extensive
planting culture and harvest information. The Biodynamic
label is prominent on the design, as is the Demeter logo, our
Biodynamic certifier.
We currently offer 80 different varieties, each with its own
full color photo and individual description.
79½ inches
46½ inches
Includes top and side display
panels, which can be removed
to ideally fit your location.
Single sided
80 hanger rack
h:
83 inches
w: 54 ½ inches
Includes top and side
displaypanels which can
be removed to ideally fit
your location.
C O N TA C T U S &
O R D E R T O D AY
For questions regarding ordering
Sero Biodynamic Seed
for your retail establishment contact us at:
800-626-0866
[email protected]
SERO Biodynamic Seed
po box 158
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
www.seroseed.com