What is Biodynamic Farming?

[Pete Russell]

This little intro shows an example of a small farm that uses biodynamic principles. Until recently I was fairly ignorant of biodynamics. Having attended a weekend course lately I was able to experience the method directly.

To me it seems like a benign technique and from what I can tell works wonders. There is however contention among farmers as to the validity of biodynamics because it doesn't directly subscribe to modern science. Rudolf Steiner suggests that scientific analysis has limits which prevent comprehension the wholeness of a situation, rather it only investigates parts in isolation.

I personally am still in investigation mode. Is biodynamics a hoax? Or is it a valid method that science has yet to comprehend?