About this episode

Jeff Poppen discusses the principles of biodynamic agriculture and its relevance to modern farming practices.

What can modern farmers learn from the origins of biodynamic agriculture? In this presentation from the Eco-Ag Conference, Jeff Poppen—better known as the Barefoot Farmer—shares decades of hands-on farming experience while exploring the principles of Rudolf Steiner's agricultural teachings. From composting and livestock integration to soil biology, crop rotations, and farm self-sufficiency, Jeff explains how healthy soil creates healthy food. Blending practical wisdom, historical perspective, and plenty of humor, this conversation challenges conventional agriculture and offers timeless lessons for building resilient, regenerative farms that work in harmony with nature. Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Azure Standard : https://www.azurestandard.com/ American Farmland Trust : https://farmland.org/ Important Links from Today’s Episode: Members site: https://members.acresusa.com Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/ Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/ 2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025 Jeff’s Book: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/barefoot-biodynamics?_pos=1&_sid=e3bf87d71&_ss=r

People in this episode

Guest: Jeff Poppen

Topics covered

• biodynamic agriculture
• sustainable farming
• soil health
• regenerative agriculture
• composting
• livestock integration

Keywords

• biodynamics
• sustainable practices
• soil biology
• crop rotations
• farm self-sufficiency
• healthy food

Sponsors

Azure Standard, American Farmland Trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acres U.S.A.

Books & works: biodynamic agriculture

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