I so agree with you Savvy, one of my best friends has recently been certified biodymanic and has been educating me on that subject for a number of years. Waaay before she was certified I used to buy my greens, herbal tinctures and infused oils from her because she farmed consciously.........she has such respect for the soil, plants, devas and nature spirits and weaves it all together.
And when I'm having to choose from an Australian ingredient which isn't organic versus an organic option which has to be imported I go for the local option every time, and choose those growers/producers that eminate the ethical and spiritual 'essence' that I relate to. I feel that the ingredients will be infused with my energy and intent, and that is more important to me right now.
And I was so excited to see the local farmers markets are only a few minutes away from my new new home in Brissy, I'll have to make all new connections but how thinking of how much fun that will be warms my belly. I love talking to the people that grow my food. And my fiance's a gardner, so he's all for a big fruit/vegge patch in the backyard. Yippee.
Hope all is well with your move,