AABDA Asociación para la Agricultura Biológico-dinámica de Argentina

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About

National association representing and promoting biodynamic agriculture in Argentina through training, certification, research, and publications.

AABDA, the Association for Biodynamic Agriculture in Argentina, promotes and supports biodynamic agricultural practices. Founded in the early 1990s, it acts as a center for training, certification and community engagement between producers, consumers and advocates of sustainable agriculture. AABDA emphasizes the importance of ecological balance, resource conservation and the interconnectedness of agricultural practices, with the goal of improving the quality of food systems and fostering a deeper understanding of agricultural sustainability.
Our journey
1924

Biodynamic agriculture originated in 1924 when Rudolf Steiner gave a course for farmers seeking guidance from anthroposophy. This course became the foundational reference text for biodynamic agriculture.

Early 1990s

ABDA (Asociación para la Agricultura Biológico Dinámica de Argentina) was founded by agronomists and farmers interested in biodynamic agriculture. Initial activities centered on study groups, knowledge exchange, and early training courses.

2017

ABDA formalized regional chapters across Argentina, including Patagonia Norte, Mendoza, NOA, Córdoba, Litoral, and Misiones. This marked a shift from a single national body to a decentralized, regionally represented organization.

2022-2023

Argentina hosted the Latin American Biodynamic Agriculture Encounter in San Miguel, funded in part by the International Biodynamic Federation. The event drew participants from across Latin America and marked Argentina's growing leadership role in the regional movement.

2024

ABDA celebrated 100 years of biodynamic agriculture, with each Latin American country organizing its own commemorative events rather than a central gathering. The association was also advancing accreditation as a Demeter certifier for the local market through the Participatory Guarantee System.

What We Offer
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Biodynamic agriculture training courses

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Published books and biodynamic calendar

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Comparative research on biodynamic practices

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Demeter certification for biodynamic products

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Regional network and member meeting spaces

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Advisory services for transitioning producers

What We're Looking For
🔍Strategic alliances with aligned movements
🔍More producers adopting biodynamic practices
🔍Development of local certified biodynamic market
🔍External funding beyond biodynamic world
🔍Participation in seed law and agricultural policy
🔍Comparative studies on biodynamic results
Our Team
Juan Martín Richter
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