This conversation explores the profound impact of cosmic influences on agriculture, as discussed by Iris Stoker and the host Eduardo Rincón. They delve into Rudolf Steiner's Agricultural Course, emphasizing the relationship between celestial bodies and plant growth. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these influences for effective farming practices, particularly in biodynamic agriculture and plant breeding.
Iris Stocker, born in Göttingen, Germany, brings a lifetime of experience at the intersection of agriculture, education, and astronomy. After ten years working with the Association for Plant Breeding, she expanded her knowledge at Emerson College in Great Britain, where she studied agriculture and mastered the method of copper chloride crystallization. Later, Iris taught Biology and English in Witten, while nurturing her passion for biodynamic gardening and astronomical observations.