We decided to reshape the online course on Associative Economics which was planned to take place from 6th to 30th March. But we still think that this important topic needs attention, especially in the current challenging times when many people face a many uncertainties. We want to look at the topic from a very practical angle. During seven online sessions we will explore the topic of associative economics in depth, reflect on it and every participant will be invited to work on their own individual question, to go through a guided process in order to open up new ways to address complex challenges. In seven online sessions we will deepen the topic of Associative Economics, reflect and exchange ideas, and also introduce the U-Theory. We will base the workshop both on the associative principles described by Rudolf Steiner and on the U-Theory of C. Otto Scharmer.
A feedback from a participant of the course:
“I found the class of 2023 very well organised and balanced. With exercises and reflections inspired by Klaus Otto Scharmer's very practical "U Theory picture" we went from the spiritual world's involvement to practical questions stimulating how we may work on our farms with nature, labour and spirit in payments, loans and gifts. During the seven sessions of classes, beholding each other's shining faces from around the globe (six continents), some more vocal yet all farmers in the Associative Economy class seeking a way to evolve on their spot of earth, from linear thinking to the considerations of associating in a circle of economy. All the while we could learn from each other's situations and consider new thoughts. Ueli Hurter led us into the picture that Archangel Michael stands there in free courageous silence, and therefore with encouragement to bring the future into finding the true price i.e. transactions of human beings so that young people will be involved to care for the Earth. This class is an important effort to meet the agricultural and world challenges of our time: the New Round Tables for the Future wherever we are located! I enthusiastically recommend this class to other farmers, and agriculturally involved people! May the Associative Economy actualise!"
Beth, Meadowlark Hearth Farm in Nebraska
You are welcome to indicate your interest here without any commitment, and we will be happy to inform you when the course starts again:
Ueli Hurter
Co-Leader of the section of Agriculture, since 2010. Board-member of the General Anthroposophical Society, since 2020.
In the Supervisory Board of the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International, since 2020. For 30 years biodynamic farmer in Switzerland on ‘Ferme de L’Aubier’ an Co-entrepreneur in the associative initiative L’Aubier, until end of 2020. Experience with U-Theory: Agriculture Conference 2011, implementation of the intensive study week from 2012-2018 and Goetheanum Leadership course.
Participation fee: CHF 300
Participation for middle income countries + students: CHF 120
Participation fee for low income countries and students from middle income countries: CHF 65
https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups
(If you can't afford the cost but feel the need to participate, feel free to contact us so we can find a solution. )
Main language: English
(If If the demand for a translation into another language is high, we will be glad to check its organisation. Please contact us)
Basic Issues of the Social Question, GA 23, Rudolf Steiner
World Economy, GA 340, Rudolf Steiner
The Agriculture Course, GA 327, Rudolf Steiner
The Essentials of Theory U, Core Principles and Applications, C.Otto Scharmer
Desktop, Laptop or Tablet Computer with up-to-date browser and, microphone & video camera
Zoom Application (Zoom Client for Meetings, free download: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting)
The course is addressed to people who are connected to the organic/biodynamic agriculture and have some basic knowledge and/or interest in anthroposophy and the economical sphere of life.
