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On July 5th, the Wine Department Newsletter reported on the PDS meeting held on June 28th, which focused on biodynamic farming. Biodynamic farming, introduced by Rudolf Steiner in 1924, emphasizes the connection between the earth and celestial bodies, and rejects the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The method uses preparations, such as cow manure and silica, to enhance the soil's and plants' vitality. These preparations are used in small quantities and are believed to stimulate the soil's and plants' natural processes. The newsletter also discussed homeopathy, which is used to prevent diseases in plants by introducing a small amount of the disease-causing agent to the plant, allowing it to develop immunity. The goal of biodynamic farming is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem, where the farm is a closed system that produces and consumes its own resources, minimizing the need for external inputs and reducing environmental pollution.