{"title":"Jeff Poppen","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeff Poppen’s work invites readers into the intricate world of natural movement and ecological harmony. His writing explores the connections between human biomechanics and the environment, blending scientific insight with a deep appreciation for nature’s rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those drawn to \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Poppen’s books offer thoughtful perspectives on how we move, live, and thrive in balance with the natural world. His approach appeals to readers seeking both knowledge and inspiration in sustainable living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barefoot-biodynamics-by-jeff-poppen-9781645022480","title":"Barefoot Biodynamics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith decades of knowledge and proven, common-sense methods from \u003cem\u003eThe Barefoot Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e, this practical guide to biodynamic principles and practices will appeal to growers of every scale and experience level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBarefoot Biodynamics\u003c\/em\u003e, organic grower Jeff Poppen—\"The Barefoot Farmer\"—combines tales from his personal history of building a harmonious farm community in rural Tennessee with the practical applications of biodynamic principles and the deep aspects of the biodynamic methods that continue to make his farm a success today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeff's friendly, direct, and humorous writing will appeal not only to the biodynamic-curious, but also to farmers and gardeners who have experimented with the biodynamic approach and are looking for a deeper understanding of the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the teachings of biodynamic pioneer Rudolf Steiner, Jeff's unique insights and deep reflections on guiding lines of biodynamic growing are an invaluable resource. Those guiding lines include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducing a farm's fertility using cover crops, compost, and other on-farm inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnjoying the renewing power of farm festivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAugmenting scientific knowledge with the power of observation and intuition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoiding chemical fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding that carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen make up 95 percent of the physical structure of plants and are freely available in the air around us\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing the availability of critical minerals such as silica and lime through good farming practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding humus-rich soil teeming with microbial life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing homeopathic preparations to heal and enrich the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Jeff walks the reader through the eight lectures on farming given by Steiner in 1924, summarising important points from each lecture and \"translating\" them from Steiner's profound yet sometimes impenetrable vocabulary into plain language. In \u003cem\u003eBarefoot Biodynamics\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeff provides new insight into these enigmatic lectures, revealing an often overlooked yet cost-effective farming method rooted in common sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68026466762988,"sku":"9781645022480","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781645022480-barefoot-biodynamics-1.jpg?v=1793575809"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jeff-poppen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}