Biodynamic Vineyard

[chuckthelumberjack]

Anyone ever heard of compost tea? Its what he talks about towards the end of the video, spraying "natural" substances on your plants. What you're doing is actually introducing another ecosystem, the ecosystem of microscopic organisms bred in the compost, to the wine plants. The diversity helps to ward off pests.

[racinkc]

biodynamic permaculture, is the future, of this world, any questions???? thank you. racinkc

[cnikig]

I like this video because it shows how learning something in another field can help your field of study.

A lot is known, but it is not accessible without people making the connection that what works in one situation can assist or work against another situation that does not seem related at all.

[Damis101]

Now that you understand how the chemicals (neurotoxins) affected the birds and humans alike, what are you doing prescribing pills and chemicals in your psychological practice? It sounds as though you are not becoming "aware" fast enough...but at least you stopped spraying insecticides.  Points for that at least.

[kidkavon]

would u rather have a patient be completely psychotic and go around killing people or would you rather prescribe a drug that allows him to function normally in society? i think the answer is clear. there is a reason for medication, you know...

[Damis101]

I suppose it's a reflexive action to expect perfection, when in reality we all fall short in one way or another. You are right--it's not a perfect world and sometimes it becomes necessary to make adjustments here and there. I am glad this vintner has been using biodynamic methods to the degree that he has. It could be much, much worse.

[uttpost]

Great explantion !

[MauriceFlower]

I agree!

[majak1979]

I think your harvesters do very poor job!!! They harvest the clusters like human machines! No way in my vineyard!

[wilsondaniels]

Great video. Loved the personal story on how he discovered biodynamics through his own learnings in agriculture by chemical treatment.

[dazigg]

And yet he gives chemicals to his patients everyday that are just as bad or worse than the chemicals he used to put on his plants.

[Scottvfx]

Great video! Keep 'em comin'!!

[utuben247]

This is cool. I happen to know that Biodynamics has nothing at all to do with "witchcraft", but rather a closed loop system, where any and all inputs for the farm are from the farm itself. This really is the only true sustainable system that exists, as the farm can sustain itself.

[Damis101]

To utuben: Not sure what you mean by "witchcraft", who ever said it was? But if you are referring to Steiner's preps and stirring which involves cosmic and telluric forces, sorry. You can't by-pass those things just because they make you uncomfortable. The biodynamic process is what the process is. Also, part of the input is from the farmer also. This doesn't happen without him. Read "Secrets of the Soil"--great book.

[Denisehealthnut]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, very poised man, thoughtful speaker.

I want grapes now ;)

[mbamber]

"Biodynamic" farming is agricultural witchcraft. Its stupid. Following traditional  sustainable Organic practices is all we need.

[teresaveg]

We need to vote for Ron Paul so we can keep our health freedoms. Another wonderful video.

[rskurow]

Great stuff, but all of this was know and taught by the essenes thousands of years ago.

[Tooth4U]

thank you as a educated professional for understanding and practicing Biodynamics.

[DavidHowellStudio]

Fascinating interview!

[MaryPinkHair]

FAR OUT!!!!!!!!

Breath of fresh air, really. Good boy!

[freeradical78]

neat vid. oh btw

"Vote YES to freefom of choice and affordable food."

If all big farms went to organic chemical free food then yes that would be cool. But they will probly never do that. So they will still use GMO and pesticides without having to tell the consumer.

[redagel]

Hi Robert

Thanks so much - great information!

[LatteLiberal]

This will only fund the liberal agenda. Corporate farms are cheaper and create more affordable food. Vote NO to sustainability laws. Vote YES to freefom of choice and affordable food.

[omunhvilag]

Yes. Informative. Pro or Con. Good video.

[MissLPJ]

really neat.  thanks.

[Avrunath]

Im also a winemaker and im also studying the human psyche and all i can say to my experience he is absolutely right.

[gabriellesunheart]

I have always wanted to own a Vineyard. But I do have a site that has a section dedicated to wine. I go to the food and wine events and post my work on my site. There is a link on my page.

Let me know if you want me to write a story about you! Plus you are cute!

[overlander]

you've got a good cameraman there...is he right brain?

As you know, I like the concept, keep churnin' out the good stories

check out permaculture

[eternallybeatdown]

this was really interesting, thank you

i think it's a great concept that should be cultivated

pesticides are pretty much disgusting and they give me headaches in which i require strong tablets

[coldhitz]

Yes, pesticides are poison. They are formulated to stop a natural occurance..life. The longer we continue to use them , the more we damage all of the creatures in the food chain. Great video. I give it a 5.

[solmonhut]

looks like harrison ford

[PEANTONG]

Very interesting clip.

[peterm3964]

Forget the psycho babble doc. Growing grapes is a noble pursuit ...for the pleasure of mankind god created the vine .. but its not rocket science

[mavikalp77]

i think he is very cute

[jenniefrench]

Having worked on a biodynamic farm and being a homeopath for 15 years I'm here to tell ya, this man is no Bush!

Boys, he has a thick head of hair you will someday lust over and girls, that's what a sexy older man looks like, scoff if you will but this fella is smart and hot!

[jnsotak]

Ok, I like Doctor Gross as a winemaker...I got past the corny intro and listend to his points...and yes...he's right about chemicals...I like wine too so bravo to Cooper Winery...I still he is bit off as a Doc.

[4ced2think]

It's nice to see others who were 4ced2think. I'll be looking for his wines.

[tuzzzy]

man that guys look like george bush, crossed with harrison ford lol! harrison bush :D

[jdub221981]

hmmm good vid......I don't know why or how this guy looks like Bush though, certainly don't see a political agenda here.

[GreekGodess72]

Uhhhh...when was the last time you saw Pres. Bushie-boy? This guy doesn't look anything like Bushie. You must be high.

[torcuill]

I think he's trying to express some advanced ideas to an audience which is struggling to understand. A lot of people will find searching for "demeter" a a good starting point. Agronomy is hard enough, never mind thinking about working with nature to complement the nutrients, after all most cancer specialists say that their chemicals don't cure - its the human imune system that cures cancer, but it needs help.

[jnsotak]

The Doctor says "grapes are like people when they are young they show less maturity" Wow this guy is Brilliant...his clients would do better getting drunk on his wine and skip paying him for therapy...OMG what a nut job

[jnsotak]

The Doctor says he practices psychotherapy with some medications...I think he needs to increase his dosage or get off them all together!

[gibbermagash]

Wow, really good video. Its odd how this farmer/psychologist really looks like president bush.

[pasquali23]

We shouldn't be too hard on the guy. He is brave to admit the myopia of our culture.

The important message here is recognition of the grace and complexity of holistic practice. We must find every means possible to work WITH nature. We have damaged her so much. We can only strive to learn as fast as we can. That includes acceptance of our differing viewpoints. As the high school drop out stated, it makes sense. We need to remain attentive to opportunities for change.

[meegel]

what?...

[luap82099]

If you listen to this guy try to explain what someone else has told(sold)him, he has the hardest time coming up with the correct terminology. Being a doctor and a person who is schooled in the sciences, one would think that he could better explain the science behind what he is doing. This guy has bought into the bullshit just as badly as all the other people out there who only buy organic foods. Please explain the science and not just generic lingo that some else told you.

[lanoventaynueve]

If that guy explained why organic food is so important as Biophotonics does, it would take hours. I think you'd better find out what Biophysics is. There is enough scientific research done on that subject. Please inform yourself.

[juradecanoa]

I love red wine and grape juice!an alternative medicine for my brain! good wine! i ve drunk Chateauneuf du Pape yesterday! the best of french wines!¨oh lala la! Eu não sou cômico, apenas um CÔMICUZINHO!

[hulusiankara]

babayın amk.

[GoggleEyedOne]

Engaging story and nice to see the parallels in this mans career. I eat biodynamic but wasnt sure how it was produced. Thanks for informing me. I encourage others to shop/eat biodynamic if you can.

[redrock505]

i'm a high school drop out uneducated person 23 year old, and i am aware of how these trace elements effect us, also germs and bacterias.

all knowledge is held in your own instincts and is right before your eyes. the thing i don't understand is how if i'm aware of all these problems in the world and their solutions how is our government not aware of them, the truth is the one running our countries are working against us....

[goneFeral]

why would you talk about terroism on a video about grapes? =\

[alicigonz]

From which mental hospital are you writing?

[joem8500]

Interesting video. Good approach.

[mysticcook]

oh so true good video,good points

[AmonAmarthX]

OHHHHH FUCK U

[mattyrsofar]

annoying

[johnreon]

I wish people would start looking at the real problems... Did you know

70% of the prison population are former foster care kids... Makes the Child protective System look like it needs an over haul...Look at top videos:

Search: Youtube: ( Foster Care Funding ) then ( CPS Corruption ) then ( drugging children ) then ( Conspiracy of silence )

[JGPiano]

did anyone else think that he sort of looks like George w. Bush, but like... but older? lol

[atomicradiotheater]

Kind of but unlike GWB he had a degree in a science and seems to have a respect for balancing rather than imposing.

[onaga34]

nice

[tomp45]

what was the song in the end called?

[mycatlilly]

Very good ideas. Chinese herbal medicine helped me stay alive for a year till I found a radical, experomental genetic med for my leukemia. Herbs and gentle, homeopathic healing are scoffed at by aleopaths, which only shows they are not willing to admit how little they know about the body.

[shortattentionspan1]

Really hard working labourers!

And that is what I saw!

I hope the workers are working for a wage that in tune with the speech makers concience....

[tarazod]

...and a few chickens running around fertilizing the ground and eating the bugs completes the story.

Mad City Chickens are everywhere!

[doald]

go america so silly

[marsharina]

Unfortunately very illustrative of the complacency of people to not question and examine over time the implications short and long term of chemical use.America is TOO lazy and is losing ability to make decisions that affect human and animal life long term. Dr., do me a favor, RUN FOR PRESIDENT PLEASE.

[jadeevalley]

great vid, very nice

[garrettbuchanan]

gorgeous artwork!

[sugarpuddin88]

This is proof in a prima facie case that US physicians aren't taught to be good diagnosticians; rather US physicians are simply America's best test (exam) takers.

Give a US physician a scantron sheet and they will succeed; give a US physician a patient and they will ask a pharmacy rep what to do

Maybe if they are lucky the pharmacy rep might have a college degree

I'm saving this video to show my colleagues! I realize the US is anti-science; and it really shows!

Way to go America.

[cellardiva]

Thanks for the video. Not only does Cooper Mountain take care of the environment, but they also make great wine! Their Pinot Noirs are outstanding. Just proving that being environmentally conscience goes hand-in-hand with quality.

[cookingupastory]

Sorry for the confusion, mystichairdresser. Each person I do a story on shares a recipe(s), something they like to make. These can be found on the cookingupastory[dot]com website, put the title in the search bar, if you'd like to see them in full description.

[mystichairdresser]

I found the vid quite imformative but I was confused by the discription that was written. At the end of it you wrote the discription of some recipes and they are not a part of this video. Hmmmm.

[davens99]

Very nice thanks. Who knew drinking could also be great for you. i'l drink to that!!!

[averagebetty]

I am totally behind Dr. Gross... Manmade medicines and chemicals are what is killing us and the environment. Love how he calls them "bullets."

[greenmarcosu]

I do think that there is value in alternative medicine and preventative medicine, but Homeopathy is a scam: Substances that cause symptoms similar to the disease in large quantities are heavily diluted, with shaking at each stage of the dilution. Homeopaths contend that the shaking causes some imprint (or memory) of the diluted substance, despite the fact that at many common homeopathic dilutions, no molecules of the original substance are likely to remain.

[greenmarcosu]

The scientific community asserts there is no scientific evidence supporting the contention that water or alcohol retain any memory of a substance. Researchers conclude that any positive effects of homeopathic treatment are simply a placebo effect. Homeopaths are also often accused of giving 'false hope' to patients who might be better advised to seek effective conventional treatments.

[verb8m]

Hi

sorry to burst your bubble but on the science front - take a look at the work of Emeritus Professor Rustum Roy at Penn State University - using the most stringent scientific method Prof. Roy has proven that water carries memory.

You may disagree with homeopathy in other areas but you can no longer debunk it scientifically.

[ancestralyuba]

"..there is no scientific evidence supporting the contention that water or alcohol retain any memory of a substance."

Is there any evidence supporting the idea that water or alcohol have any memory at all?

[AmyRoseXOXOXO]

More medical doctors should incorporate holistic medicine.

[TheFamousStacie]

When my hubby finishes residency we should get our first vineyard, hehe... Fun new vid!

[cookingupastory]

Maybe a good idea, famousStacie...I think your kids would love the grape crush, squishin' those grapes between their toes!!

[TheFamousStacie]

I went to a wine stomp once in Italy. It was so fun!

[henname]

Neurotoxin wine? Thats scary.

I am all about the alternative medicines. great clip!

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