As a nonprofit, our goal is to make a difference in the lives of others, which we do by offering classes in Holistic Management; ranging from one-day introductory classes, to comprehensive weeks-long classes. But even with an expanded schedule, we found that we weren’t able to train everyone who ... Read More
Local Cantaloupe Only, Please
During my weekly trek to the grocery store on Saturday, I decided that I wanted a cantaloupe. Being in New Mexico, we have close proximity to most major cantaloupe producers in the area; including California, Colorado, and Texas, so I assumed that freshness and availability would not be an ... Read More
Farm Aid Calls for Better Farm Policy
Our friends at Farm Aid recently posted a eye-opening blog that had some alarming statistics. Those statistics include the following: *The farm sector’s debt-to-income ratio is the highest it’s been in three decades. *Farm real estate values represent a huge portion of farm assets in a given ... Read More
Farmers and Ranchers Visit Monte Prieto Ranch to Learn About Holistic Management
46 people came from Texas, Colorado and New Mexico to join HMI at Monte Prieto Ranch in Claunch, New Mexico, on July 21st. The day began with an introduction to the ranch from ranch owner Molly Baldrige, who has had the property in her family since the early 1960s. Having always been interested ... Read More
16 Farmers Complete Connecticut Whole Farm Planning
The Connecticut Whole Farm Planning training took place in late 2016 to early 2017. The training offered 10 sessions which took place in a classroom setting as well as on the land. The training was a collaboration with Connecticut NOFA, with Sherry Simpson working as the lead instructor for all ... Read More
Scholarships For Farmers and Ranchers
As a non-profit we rely on the generosity of many people and organizations to help move us toward our mission. We are so appreciative of the individual donors, foundations, and business owners who have generously given to our organization over the years and helped us reach so many farmers and ... Read More
Changing the Way We Think About How Food is Grown
Nutritionists typically suggest that in order to lose weight, we have to change the way we think about food. The same can be said about changing the way we think about how our food is grown. While many of us have become more mindful about what we’re putting in our bodies, how many of us have ... Read More
HMI & CCOF Collaborate on Webinar in August
HMI, in collaboration with California Certified Organic Foundation (CCOF) are happy to announce an introductory webinar that explores the relationship between organic and Holistic Management systems. This introductory webinar is ideal for organic cattle ranchers looking to find out more about the ... Read More
