A beautiful morning and Sue Price’s breakfast table greeted 45 guests for the Open Gate at the 77 Ranch in Blooming Grove, TX on October 21, 2017. In the shelter and shade of a tent, participants learned from a variety of experts involved in the ongoing research on the 77. After a welcoming talk ... Read More
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Organic; Sustainable; Regenerative: Learn the Meaning of Each
Organic. Sustainable. Regenerative. These terms have been used interchangeably about agriculture. But each term has its own definition. For instance, The USDA defines Organic Agriculture as "a production system that is managed to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating ... 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
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
Restoring Paradise at Mangarara Station
For the last two years, Greg and Rachel Hart have graciously opened the doors to Mangarara Station in New Zealand. Mangarara (The Family Farm) is a 610 hectare/1500 acre hill country farm in Elsthorpe, Hawke’s Bay, and has been in the Hart family since 1990. Mangarara is a mixture of rolling ... Read More
Bunchgrass Flat Open Gate Offers Education and Cinnamon Rolls
On Saturday, June 17th, 2017, 39 people gathered on the rolling plains at Bunchgrass Flat in Waukomis, Oklahoma to hear how grazing can help soil health. Participants were welcomed with homemade cinnamon rolls and hot coffee as they listened to Bunchgrass Flat owners Sara and Jesse Bullis ... Read More
Dixon Water Foundation wins the 2017 Leopold Conservation Award
We'd like to congratulate President and CEO of The Dixon Water Foundation and HMI Board Member, Robert Potts, and Board Chair of the Dixon Water Foundation and former HMI Board Member, Clint Josey on The Dixon Water Foundation receiving the 2017 Leopold Conservation Award. With five working ... Read More
Getting Started Holistic Grazing Planning Course Results
HMI’s Online Learning Series Getting Started Holistic Grazing Planning course began in March 2017 with 20 participants from the United States, Canada, Finland, Great Britain and China. This course focused on the key grazing planning principles and practices. Participants practiced the tools to hone ... Read More
