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From: Hugh Lovel <uai@alltel.net>
Subject: Re: Trademark of Biodynamics-Comments From Demeter
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From: Hugh Lovel <uai@alltel.net>
Subject: Re: Trademark of Biodynamics-Comments From Demeter
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Dear Jane, Anne, List Readers,
In short, the issue of placing the term biodynamic in the public domain
remains un-attended to.
Briefly, that won't work.
Regards,
Hugh Lovel
>Dear Friends at BdNow,
>In the past weeks of discussion about the trademarking of "biodynamics" by
>Demeter, I have found it rather bizarre that no one spoke to Anne, emailed
>her, or in any way tried to present the Demeter perspective. I did so and
>here with her permission is her response to my query ("address the issue
>and explain what your (Demeter's) intentions are in regard to this
>trademark."):
>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
>-Demeter?s lack of participation in BDNow dialogue-
>
>Much of the BDNow communications are so focused on vilifying Demeter and
>related BD organizations that there seems little hope that any response to
>these same communications would be treated with any respect or dignity.
Anne,
I think it would behoove you to try. Please don't think you can just sit on
this and it will go away. It will be much worse if placing the word
biodynamic in the public domain is not discussed.
Sincerely,
Hugh Lovel
>Integrity is spoken of, but much of the Demeter denigration effort is full
>of incorrect statements and misconstrued information.
>
>It is with a certain amount of sadness that I read so much petty and
>insulting language. This can only weaken the trust of some in what is
>reported on this list. A more honest and mutually respectful dialogue
>would perhaps invite wider participation. Insults are not conducive to any
>positive outcome.
>
>-Demeter and BDA response to the issue-
>
>To date, and from the original giving of Steiner?s agricultural lectures,
>the word Biodynamic has been applied to a method of farming which has at
>its center the concept of soil treatment using compost infused with
>carefully prepared preparations and supplemented by Biodynamic field sprays
>which were to be stirred and sprayed directly onto fields as indicated by
>Steiner. The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDF&GA, aka
>BDA) and the Demeter Association, Inc. work to help any practitioner who
>inquires to understand and to develop these procedures in their own
>operation in acccordence with Steiner?s original indications.
>
>By registering the name ?Biodynamic?, --this-- method of agriculture can be
>made recognizable throughout the world by name association. BDF&GA first
>registered this word in 1991. When it was up for renewal in 1996, the idea
>originated within the BDF&GA Board to transfer registration to the Demeter
>Association, Inc. Demeter accepted, based on continuing support from
>BDF&GA.
>
>New practices such as the cosmic pipes and the horn clay applications are
>being used with seemingly dramatic results by two practitioners. Certainly
>in this new millenium even more new possibilities will be brought forth.
>Can the BDF&GA and Demeter know that the qualities of produce grown by
>these methods will be compatible with what we are able to understand and
>call Biodynamic as it has been known and trusted over the past 76 years?
>Can we feel confident in recommending use of a cosmic pipe which relies on
>the sub-nature forces of electro-magnetism to disseminate preps? Do we
>know what effect this device has on the electro-magnetic fields within the
>farm? Do we know what effect it has on the person using it? In the
>meantime we have not denied certification to anyone experimenting with a
>cosmic pipe, provided they continue to use the traditional methods of
>application. As for horn clay, there are also many questions. Information
>is needed from JPI (Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics)
>which has been working with the concept since 1984.
>
>New methods require a certain period of testing by a broader base of
>experienced practitioners than one or two enthusiastic promoters. For
>some, the questions have not yet been sufficiently addressed. BDF&GA and
>Demeter Association stand somewhat as stewards where new methods are
>concerned. The task is not small and our responsibility to growers and
>consumers of Biodynamic products is taken seriously. We all share a
>responsibility to help Biodynamics work as a force for healing.
>
>This is where I will leave the matter.
>
>Anne Mendenhall, Director, Demeter Association, Inc.
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