The Association was established in 1945 to promote biodynamic methods. The objects of the Association are to foster, guide and safeguard in New Zealand the biodynamic approach to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry as initiated by Rudolf Steiner in 1924 and as practised progressively since that time. The association is affiliated with the General Anthroposophical Society.
Membership is open to anyone interested in biodynamic farming and gardening methods.
There are currently about 800 members who include farmers, processors, orchardists, commercial and home gardeners as well as others who wish to support this work. New members receive copies of the current Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Calendar , Planting Calendar , copies of Harvests , a Resource Directory and information on a range of management practices such as how to make compost and liquid manures. Biodynamic methods work toward the development of the farm or garden as a balanced and sustainable unit. They include organic practices such as crop rotation, recycling through composts and liquid manures, and increasing plant and animal bio diversity. Use of special plant, animal and mineral preparations stimulate and balance vital processes in soil and plants.