Team

Michael Straub consultant and researcher Having grown up in a craft business with part-time farming, I led a research project on organic and biodynamic cultivation at the State Office for Viticulture and Fruit Growing in Weinsberg after completing my agricultural studies. Together with pioneers in organic fruit growing, I founded an advisory service and published…

Anet Spengler Neff Agronomist and small farmer Since 2001 Anet Spengler is working as an animal scientist at the research institute of organic agriculture (FiBL) in Switzerland. She is doing research and trainings in animal husbandry and breeding, especially ruminants. She has been giving courses in biodynamic animal husbandry in Switzerland since 1991. At home…

Herbert Völkle Trained farmer Since the training connected with the care of soil fertility and cultivated plant variety and the appropriate handling of domestic animals. His path led him from practical agriculture via various areas of processing to his current work focus: Collaboration in the further development of biodynamic plant breeding, including as managing director…

Hans Supenkämper has been a DEMETER farmer since 1975, since 2006 as an international consultant and development supervisor for biodynamic agriculture. His specialities are the development of a farm organism, CMC composting (Controlled Microbial Composting), compost extraction, the practical work with biodynamic preparations and the work with rhythms in nature based on the sowing calendar…

Georg Meißner Dr. Georg Meißner has been working in biodynamic viticulture for many years and also did his doctorate on this subject. He founded his knowledge on numerous stations at home and abroad. In a leading function he was active among other things on wine estates in South Africa, Germany, USA and Italy. He has…

Ralf Kunert agricultural engineer since 2004 involved in purchasing and sourcing of organic and biodynamic raw materials for WALA Heilmittel and its affiliate, naturamus. Involved in the development of various partners in countries such as Iran, Turkey, Kenya and Ethiopia. His goal is to produce specific qualities and to enable farmers to earn a fair…

Reto Ingold Biodynamic farmer and agronomist Reto Ingold passed away on July 11th, 2024 IN MEMORIAM TO DR. RETO INGOLD, 1961-2024 He about himself Active in biodynamic agriculture since 1982 and fascinated by this holistic cultivation principle for agriculture. Specialization in training and consulting. Since 1995 with his own consulting firm worldwide with courses, lectures,…

Eva Gehr Winemaker and agronomist In the early 1990s I worked as a consultant in organic viticulture and soon became inspired by the holistic approach of biodynamic cultivation. In my freelance work since 2000, consultancy, training and know-how transfer have always been a core area of my activities in diverse agricultural projects. My interest is…