In December of 2018, fourteen participants completed the Whole Farm and Ranch Business Planning course in Durango. This workshop series included holistic decision making, financial planning, business planning and marketing. The course was sponsored by the SW Colorado Small Business Center. Cindy ... Read More
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2019 Getting Started Introduction to Holistic Management Whole Farm Ranch Planning Results
HMI’s Online Learning Series Getting Started Introduction to Holistic Management course had 31 participants from the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia. This course focused on key Holistic Management planning concepts and principles to help participants manage their farm/ranch for ... Read More
Open Gate Tour of Arriola Sunshine Farm & Cedar Mesa Ranch near Cortez, CO
Over 20 people from Colorado and New Mexico enjoyed a sunny fall day at HMI’s Open Gate farm tour near Cortez, Colorado. Attendees gleaned insights as they learned about the long-term and short-term benefits of Holistic Management in small scale livestock operations. Arriola Sunshine Farm has been ... Read More
HMI & TNC Workshop Examines Beef Demand, Transparency and Sustainability
by Kathy Harris, HMI's Director of Programs Sixty participants braved the record heat and a long drive down ranch roads to get to the majestic landscape of JE Canyon Ranch for the first workshop jointly presented by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Holistic Management International (HMI). This ... Read More
2017-2018 Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program Wraps Up in Texas
The 2017-2018 Beginning Farmers and Ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma offered exposure to the full spectrum of integrated trainings in Holistic Management. The first class began with an overview of principles and practices to help students understand why classes are taught the way they are. ... Read More
91% of These Texas Ranchers Expect Economic Benefit With Regenerative Practices
by Kathy Harris, HMI Director of Programs On May 15th and 16th, 96 people, who together report managing or influencing almost 255,000 acres, gathered at the Agrilife Extension building in Wheeler TX. The group included mostly ranchers or farm/ranch employees, along with some agency folks, and ... Read More
Making Better Decisions for Better Soil Health in Oregon!
On cool, clear and breezy October 7th, people gathered at the Tikkun Olam Research and Teaching Farm for the Making Better Decisions for Better Soil Health Field Day. The group’s dynamics were really good and the small group size led to open conversations and sharing of personal experiences that ... 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
