Ben Nommay
Ben Nommay
Ben has been involved with Biodynamics since 2016 and is currently the farm manager at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary. He believes that community health is correlated with soil health and is committed to improving soil health so that farms can once again support the health of our communities.
Ben’s Workshop
An Introduction to Horn Manure
Making and using Horn Manure, or Preparation 500, is one of the most foundational practices in biodynamic agriculture. In this workshop, we will dive into the history, purpose, and process of this preparation, exploring why cow horns, fresh manure, and the winter season all play a vital role. Together, we will roll up our sleeves and learn the hands-on steps of carefully filling and burying the horns so they can undergo their year-long transformation underground. We’ll also discuss how Horn Manure is later stirred and applied, and the powerful effects it has on soil structure, microbial life, and plant growth. Participants will gain practical skills as well as an understanding of the spiritual and ecological wisdom behind this preparation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the seasonal rhythms of the earth and experience how simple, natural materials become potent forces of regeneration. Join us to deepen your relationship with biodynamic practices and help co-create nourishment for the land.
Biodynamic Preparation Making
Have you ever wondered how biodynamic preparations are made, or wanted to deepen your relationship with them through hands-on practice? Join us for a fall preparation-making workshop with Ben Nommay and Daniela María, where we will explore the art and wisdom of biodynamics together. Participants will gain direct experience preparing Chamomile , Dandelion, and Horn Manure preparations, as well as burying preparations crafted in the spring. This workshop is an opportunity to connect with the seasonal rhythms of the earth, learn through doing, and co-create healing medicines for the land.