This report explores the concept of through two primary lenses: the ancient Greek goddess of production and growth, and the modern international certification that "makes" products meet the highest standards of biodynamic agriculture. 1. The Mythological Engine: Demeter as the "Maker"
: Demeter possessed the unique ability to make seeds sprout or to hide them away. Her emotional state literally "made" the seasons; her grief over her daughter Persephone's abduction into the underworld caused the first winter, while her joy at Persephone's return "made" the spring. Demeter - Make It
In the contemporary world, "Demeter" refers to the oldest ecological certification for biodynamic farming, established in 1928. For a product to "make it" as Demeter-certified, it must exceed standard organic requirements. What is Biodynamic Agriculture & Demeter Certification? This report explores the concept of through two