Original German term: „Kackhörnchen“, biodynamische Präparate
Plain English
This media nickname refers to biodynamic preparations, especially the use of cow horns filled with manure and buried before later field application.
Modern Translation
The serious biodynamic idea is that small, carefully prepared substances can stimulate soil life and strengthen the farm organism.
Why It Matters
This is one of the most mocked parts of biodynamics, but it is also one of its signature practices.
For Beginners
Start with the agricultural intention: improving soil vitality, compost quality, and the relationship between farm, animals, and land.
Important Context
The media nickname “kackhörnchen” refers to one of the most publicly mocked biodynamic practices, although biodynamic farmers themselves usually describe these methods more formally.