This document outlines the Economy of Love certification criteria, divided into four sections aligned with the Economy of Love wheel of balance. It emphasizes creating a balanced economic system and society that equally cares for the environment, society, economy, and culture. Tables provided are meant as an inspector’s guide for audits, following ISO 17067 standards. The document stresses the need for comprehensive documentation and information collection from producers, clarifying that it does not provide legal advice. It acts as a guide for inspectors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations during inspections. The Framework Methodology’s conditions are briefly mentioned, highlighting restrictions on wetland projects and measures to address yield-related leakage risks.

The EBDA is committed to helping its members transition to biodynamic regenerative farming practices. The organization provides guidance and resources to assist farmers in making the switch to organic farming. EBDA offers educational programs and workshops to help farmers understand the benefits of sustainable farming and the steps they need to take to transition. Additionally, the association provides access to organic seeds as well as other organic farm inputs such as fertilizer and pest control agents. After harvesting, the EBDA provides support in marketing the environmentally friendly raw products. The association also works to promote regenerative farming in the market and advocate for policies that support its members.

The EBDA agriculture engineers act as consultants and can help local farmer groups learn and implement the principles of regenerative biodynamic agriculture.

The training process can be broken down into the following steps:

1. Assessment: The consultant assesses the land and resources available to the local farmer group and creates a tailored plan to implement regenerative biodynamic agriculture practices.
2. Education: The agriculture engineer educates the farmers on the principles of regenerative agriculture and how to use them in their own farming practices.
3. Implementation: The consultant assists the farmers in implementing the regenerative practices, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and composting.
4. Monitoring & Evaluation: The consultant monitors the progress of the farmers and evaluates the success of the regenerative biodynamic practices.
5. Continued Support: The consultant provides continued support and guidance to the farmers as they continue to implement regenerative biodynamic practices.