Why Romance the Grapes?

Known as cow horn manure, preparation 500 is basically fermented cow dung. It is the basis for soil fertility, and the renewal of degraded soils. It is usually the first preparation used during the change over to the organic/biodynamic system. Preparation 500 is made by filling a cow's horn with cow dung, and burying it in the soil during the cooler months - November  through February. The cow horns usually come from a slaughter house where the buyer has to compete with the artisans who use cow horns for various crafts. The price has risen since the horns are known to have a value in agriculture.
Marian Farms Biodynamic
	What makes Marian Farms’ raisins unique? Marian Farms raisins are made from the very grapes that make their Biodynamic table grapes so popular – the delicious, juicy Thompson Seedless grapes. “Certified organic safflower oil” is sprayed on the raisins to assist in the “flow ability” – they do not clump together, making for easy pouring and scooping.