About us
Jean-Michel Florin
Head of the Section
Co-leader of the Section for Agriculture from 2010. Studied agriculture and nature conservation, coordinator of the biodynamic association in France (MABD), author and editor of books and journals, expert and speaker on the subjects: Goethean botany, medicinal plants, landscape, viticulture, etc.
Responsibilities: Head of the Section Responsible for the professional groups olive growing, viticulture, consulting, training, landscaping, fruit growing, herbs & medicinal plants. Collaboration in the Goetheanum Leadership.
E-Mail: jean-michel.florin@goetheanum.ch
Skype: jeanmichelflorin
Ueli Hurter
Head of the Section
Co-leader of the Section for Agriculture from 2010 and, since 2020, also on the Executive Council of the General Anthroposophical Society. Member of the Board of Directors at Weleda since 2019. Biodynamic farmer on the Ferme-Fromagerie de L'Aubier and part of the management of L’Aubier until 2020. From 2002 board member of the International Biodynamic Association (IBDA) and on the Supervisory Board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International (BFDI) since 2021.
Responsibilities: Head of the Section. Responsible for: Projects, Economic Council of the Section, preparations and seeds. Collaboration in the Goetheanum Leadership.
e-mail: ueli.hurter@goetheanum.ch
Kalle Hübner
Conference Organisation
Studied cultural and political science (M.A.). Experience in international educational cooperation and event management. Working at the Section for Agriculture since July 2022.
Responsibilities: Organisation Agriculture Conference
e-mail: kalle.huebner@goetheanum.ch
Phone: +41 61 706 41 34
Johannes Kronenberg
Research Associate
Studies in Strategic Sustainable Development (M.Sc.) and also Arts (B.A.) and critical practice/Social Transformation. Experience in various NGOs and universities with a focus on environmental, social and economic sustainability. Working at the Section for Agriculture since 2023.
Tasks: Project management of the research area sustainable development, contributions of anthroposophy to the environmental challenges and climate crisis
Phone: +41 61 706 43 11
E-mail: johannes.kronenberg@goetheanum.ch
Lukas Maschek
Research Associate
Master of Science in geosciences with specialization in environmental geosciences and biogeochemistry.
Experience in agricultural advisory, international cooperation, and practical environmental conservation.
With the Section of Agriculture since 2022.
Responsibilities: International research communication and coordination, project management for biodynamic research conference, research strategy contact.
e-mail: lukas.maschek@goetheanum.ch
For questions related to research:
e-mail: biodynamic.research@goetheanum.ch
Dr. Jasmin Peschke
PhD in nutrition science, working in quality development, quality management of biodynamic foods and the inspection and certification of natural cosmetics. Certified empathic food testing trainer; executive board of Poma Culta. Nutrition coordinator for the International Coordination of Anthroposophic Medicine. Member of the Section for Agriculture since 2016.
Role: Head of nutrition department. Projects, publications, lectures, workshops and events. Nutrition website.
E-Mail: jasmin.peschke@goetheanum.ch and nutrition@goetheanum.ch
Sarah Sommer
Professional Groups and Projects
Bachelor of Science ZFH in Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on Biological Agriculture and Horticulture. With the Section since September 2018.
Responsibilities: Coordination of international professional groups and collaborator in projects in the areas of consulting, training, viticulture, etc.
Phone: +41 61 706 41 31
e-mail: sarah.sommer@goetheanum.ch
Skype: Sarah Sommer (Goetheanum)
Anna Storchenegger
Secretary's Office
Bachelor of Arts in German Philology and History. Bookseller, editor and proofreader. Since November 2021 working at the Section of Agriculture.
Responsibilities and tasks: coordination, administration and finances
Phone: +41 61 706 42 12
E-mail: agriculture@goetheanum.ch
E-mail: anna.storchenegger@goetheanum.ch