Ehrenfried Pfeiffer (1899 to 1961) was a German scientist and soil scientist who became a leading advocate of biodynamic agriculture. A student of Rudolf Steiner and an anthroposophist, he helped translate Steiner's ideas on farming into practical soil and composting methods used by biodynamic growers.
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Defining ContributionPioneered biodynamic composting research and invented BD Compost Starter, a compost inoculant, helping translate Rudolf Steiner's ideas on farming into practical soil and composting methods used by biodynamic growers. 1 Connections
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Ehrenfried Erwin Pfeiffer (19 February 1899 - 30 November 1961) was a German scientist, soil scientist, leading advocate of biodynamic agriculture, anthroposophist and student of Rudolf Steiner.
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He is most widely known for his innovative work in composting. He conducted extensive research on the preparation and use of biodynamic compost and was the inventor of BD Compost Starter, a compost inoculant.
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Ehrenfried Erwin Pfeiffer (19 February 1899-30 November 1961) was a German scientist, soil scientist, leading advocate of biodynamic agriculture, anthroposophist and student of Rudolf Steiner.
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