The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International e.V. is the worldwide movement of biodynamic agriculture embracing a holistic, ecological and ethical approach of farming. It is the only agricultural association that has built up a network of certification bodies for biodynamic farmers worldwide, which certify for the Demeter brand. Today, the Federation has 47 member organisations in 36 countries worldwide, that work together in many areas of biodynamics, including developing the Demeter international standard. There are around 7.000 Demeter certified farms with more than 250.000 hectares in 65 countries.