Time & Location
Dates: Sept 10 – Oct 8, 2025, Live webinars on Wednesdays (recorded for later viewing)
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM MST
Scholarship Deadline: Sept 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: Sept 10, 2025
Instructor: HMI Certified Educator Linda Pechin-Long
Cost: $350, includes learning materials
Overview
Successful grazing starts with a strong foundation. This five-week online course explores the fundamental principles behind Holistic Planned Grazing, giving you the knowledge to make informed decisions about your land, livestock, and resources. It is for anyone looking to improve their grazing management, transition to regenerative or holistic grazing, or build a solid foundation before making detailed grazing plans.* Through engaging lessons, discussions, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the insight needed to graze with confidence and intention.
You’ll learn:
What holistic planned grazing is and how it affects land, animals, soil and profit
The historical role of grazing and how it has shaped ecosystems
The key differences between continuous vs. holistic planned grazing
Why timing, movement, and recovery are critical to pasture health
How to develop a grazier’s eye—assessing plant health, soil conditions, and livestock body condition
This course focuses on the "why" of planned grazing, setting the stage for effective management without jumping straight into creating a grazing plan.
*We strongly recommend taking this course before Holistic Grazing Planning, especially for those new to land stewardship or transitioning to regenerative grazing.
Fee & Financial Assistance
$350 per person
Eligible for Scholarships
If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a discount code. Click here for more information on how to use your code.
Money-Back Guarantee
HMI stands behind our training programs. If you participate fully in this training program by attending all sessions and completing all assignments satisfactorily, and if you are not completely satisfied within 10 days of program completion, we will refund your registration fees.
Technology /Language Requirements
Computer (PC or Mac are fine)
Reliable high-speed internet access
Internet browser (Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
Microsoft Word and Excel
Telephone (cell or landline) OR Microphone
E-mail address
All classes are taught in English (unless otherwise specified)
Your Presenter(s):
Linda Pechin-Long
Professional Certified Educator
linda@gtpresourcemanagement.com
316-322-0536
Linda lives in Southeast Kansas where she and her husband Keith Long raise cattle, and sheep on native tallgrass prairie using Holistic Planned Grazing. With the planned grazing they can consistently improve the tallgrass prairie, soil health, animal productivity and wildlife habitat. Linda has years of experience direct marketing her products both wholesale and retail and can help you build a business/marketing plan. Also, with over 25 years in the hospitality sector, Linda is uniquely positioned to help you address leadership, personnel, team dynamics, and management systems issues. Keith has been a practitioner of Holistic Management since the mid-90s, and Linda has been involved in Holistic Management since 2008. As a Certified Educator, Linda has facilitated workshops and coached clients in improving their quality of life, their finances, and their land. Graze The Prairie is an official HMI Learning Site Linda works to help others learn to manage their resources in a way that keeps the business profitable, as well as land, family, and community thriving. Facebook and Instagram @grazetheprairie.