Agriculture Needs Cooperation: Goetheanum’s Action Plan for Sustainable Farming
Modern farming faces compounding pressures from climate change, soil erosion, monocultures, and environmental degradation, alongside the devastating impacts of conflicts on arable land. In response to these global challenges, the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum has introduced its action plan for the 2025 to 2027 period, aiming to foster resilient, sustainable approaches to land stewardship and food production.
Fostering Living Relationships in Biodynamic Farming
The initiative emphasizes that agriculture extends far beyond food production, serving vital ecological, economic, and social functions. According to Ueli Hurter, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, true sustainability is rooted in a profound relationship between humanity and the earth.
This philosophy is expanded by Jasmin Peschke, head of Nutrition at the Section, who highlights the importance of living relationships among humans, soil, plants, and animals. Biodynamic farming seeks to regenerate natural foundations while inspiring a broader transformation of agricultural systems. Eduard Rincón, the Section's co-leader, notes that viewing the earth as a living organism fundamentally changes how we treat it, opening spaces for new local and global collaborations.
Building Resilience Through Community and Global Cooperation
Addressing today's economic and climatic hurdles requires stronger ties across the entire value chain—from seed research and food processing to direct consumer engagement. Anna Storchenegger, head of Communications, points out that awareness and cooperation within regional food systems and global initiatives create essential resilience.
To explore these themes further, the Section for Agriculture work alignment outlines ongoing strategic goals. Additionally, the upcoming conference, You never farm alone. Lebendige Gemeinschaften für die Zukunft, is scheduled to take place at the Goetheanum from February 4 to 7, 2026.
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