Promotion of biodynamic agriculture on an international level, based on anthroposophy, particularly the Agricultural Course given by Rudolf Steiner in Koberwitz in 1924. In accordance with these principles, the association's activities also include cultural, legal and economic issues related to agriculture. To achieve its goals, the association takes initiatives or supports and promotes initiatives, for example through coordination, particularly in the areas of conferences, training and education, research, consulting, publications and public relations, quality development and assurance, as well as maintaining and securing trademark rights. The association sees itself as a part of the international biodynamic movement.