Let’s Grow Together. Do you want a down-to-earth approach to Holistic Management and Beginning Farmer/Rancher education? Then come to the source! At HMI, we’ve been teaching Holistic Management Whole Farm/Ranch Planning around the world for over 30 years. We take it seriously, but we keep it fun, interesting and genuine so you’re ready to tackle real-world issues. We continually develop and evolve a variety of educational products, learning tools and teaching curriculum. All are field-tested for efficiency and results. Take advantage of the excellent training and connection opportunities HMI has to offer and you’ll be on the path to success.
Upcoming Courses & Events:
Open Gate: Leasowes Farm Day
November 26, 2018
Getting Started Online Course: Holistic Grazing Planning
Jan 29 – March 5, 2019
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Getting Started Online Course: Holistic Financial Planning
March 12 – April 16, 2019
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Getting Started Online Course: Introduction to Holistic Management® Whole Farm/Ranch Planning
October 7 – November 11, 2019
Durango: Whole Farm/Ranch Business Planning Workshop
Nov 31-Dec 1 | Dec 7-8 | Dec 14-15
Durango, CO
Special Events Online 1-on-1 Business Planning Land Management
Special Events
Join us for special focus workshops, tours and gatherings where we bring Holistic Management experts and practitioners together with small to large-scale farmers and ranchers.
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Getting Started Online Courses
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Are you looking for an online course where you can get your questions answered?
Are you interested in learning Holistic Management but can’t find a course near you?
Would you like to connect with like-minded land managers from all corners of the world?
Start your Holistic Management training no matter where you are! Online learning allows you to fully interact with the instructor and other students in live webinars or on your own time with recordings. Whether you are a beginning farmer or a rancher with years of conventional agricultural experience, you’ll benefit from these courses. Graziers with thousands of acres, as well as vegetable farmers with less than one acre, have all reaped the benefits of practicing Holistic Management and love the user-friendly interface of these courses. Priced at only $350 with payment plans available, you can too! Click on the links below to learn more and read participant testimonials.
Getting Started Online Course: Holistic Grazing Planning
Jan 29 – March 5, 2019
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Getting Started Online Course: Holistic Financial Planning
March 12 – April 16, 2019
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Getting Started Online Course: Introduction to Holistic Management® Whole Farm/Ranch Planning
October 7 – November 11, 2019
Individualized Distance Learning Courses
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Do you want a personalized individual training experience set at your own pace?
Are you ready to implement Holistic Management practices now so you can get the results you want for your business?
Our 1-on-1 Individualized Distance Learning courses are designed for land stewards, professional educators, consultants and agricultural producers interested in learning how to practice Holistic Management successfully to get the most benefits quickly. It’s also an ideal foundation for becoming a Holistic Management Certified Educator or to improve your ability to consult in the natural resource management or agricultural industries. Learn from highly qualified instructors without having to drive or fly to a workshop. This is the best opportunity for one-on-one mentoring and getting the most out of your training in Holistic Management. The courses are available worldwide and year-round and begin when you register and receive your learning materials, which are included in the course fee.
Each course is priced at $600 and includes up to 16 hours of personalized training from a Certified Educator. You can sign up for our courses individually or take the full package of 6 courses (your choice of either Holistic Grazing or Cropping Planning) and save 10%. We strongly recommend taking the Introduction course before starting the others.
Individualized Introduction to Holistic Management® Whole/Farm Ranch Planning
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Financial Planning
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Grazing Planning
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Land Planning
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Marketing / Business Planning
*FSA Approved in various USA states
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Cropping Planning
Begins When You Register
Individualized Holistic Biological Monitoring Planning
Begins When You Register
Whole Farm/Ranch Business Planning Series
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Do you love being out on the land but struggle with the financial aspect of your business?
Are you still trying to figure out how to better manage finances and market your products?
Let’s get down to business! While many folks are attracted to farming and ranching because of their love of the land or their desire to do truly meaningful work, farming and ranching is still a business. At HMI we know that to create a sustainable, healthy agricultural enterprise, you need to run it like a business. We’ve created this course to give both new and experienced farmers and ranchers the knowledge and tools they need to do just that. While many of our other programs teach both business and production techniques, this one will focus on the business side of your operation. Because agriculture isn’t just your passion, it’s your livelihood!
This is an active hands-on course and by the completion of the six days, you’ll have a whole farm/ranch goal, a draft business plan, a financial plan and a marketing plan. Priced at only $350 per person.
Durango: Whole Farm/Ranch Business Planning Workshop
Nov 31-Dec 1 | Dec 7-8 | Dec 14-15
Durango, CO
Whole Farm/Ranch Land Management Series
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Would you like to increase the health and productivity of your land and animals?
Do you need more infrastructure to improve production but can’t figure out how to afford it?
As a farmer, rancher or land steward, you know that one of your greatest assets is the land you work with, and managing that land can be tough due to weather conditions, environmental pressures and high input costs. This course was designed to help you regenerate your land for better soil health, bio-diversity, productivity and profitability through the practice of Holistic Management.
During this 6-day course, you will create a Whole Farm/Ranch Goal and learn the Holistic Decision-Making process. From there, you will create a biological monitoring plan, a grazing plan and a land plan built upon that goal using a Holistic Decision-Testing process.
Previous 2017 Land Management Series
Improving Whole Farm/Ranch Land Management, Paicines Ranch, California
Improving Whole Farm/Ranch Land Management, Mancos, Colorado
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Series
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Are you a beginning farmer or rancher who wants to learn regenerative farm or ranch management skills that will help you increase production and profitability?
Do you want to learn how to create healthier land and more nutritious food ?
This program educates and empowers agricultural newcomers (with 10 or less years of farming/ranching experience) to build successful businesses by applying Holistic Management principles and practices. . Learn and implement all the skills you need for a successful farm or ranch including soil fertility practices, livestock production, grazing planning, financial planning, marketing and business planning, whole farm/ranch planning skills, leadership and communications skills. Costs will vary.
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Previous Course Results
Connecticut 2016/2017
Massachusetts 2015
Texas 2015
Beginning Women Farmer Training Program 2014
Beginning Women Farmer Poster
Holistic Hands-On Learning
Certificate Program
Scholarships Available
FSA Approved*
Are you brand new to farming or ranching?
Would you love to get your hands dirty and learn how to drive tractor or vaccinate a calf?
HMI has partnered with a select number of organizations who provide residential production training and Holistic Management. Learn basic farming and ranching skills and prepare yourself for a farm and ranch manager position or start your own farm or ranch businesses.
Each program is unique in the number of hours required, cost and skills learned and have met the basic requirements of offering Holistic Management training. This is accomplished through our network of Certified Educators and Whole Farm/Ranch Planning Trainers or in collaboration with HMI providing at least 16 hours of Holistic Management training to cover the basics of Holistic Goal Setting and Decision Making, Holistic Financial Planning, Holistic Grazing Planning and Holistic Ecosystem Analysis.
Quivira Coalition
Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation
If you currently offer internships, apprenticeships or are an educational farm that meets the outlined requirements and would like to be considered as an approved partnered site, please contact Dr. Ann Adams at [email protected]
Open Gate Field Days
Would you like to visit a local farm or ranch?
Do you want to learn more about creating a healthier foodshed for your community?
Are you a farmer or rancher who wants to visit a sustainable, profitable operation and learn from your peers?
The gate’s open, come on in! Consumers, farmers and ranchers join together for our Open Gate learning days. These fun, informative and interactive field days feature innovative and regenerative agricultural topics and practices. Each day is hosted by an experienced Holistic Management practitioner and offers the opportunity to connect and learn with like-minded folk. Each event costs $25-$50 per person and includes lunch.
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Previous 2017/2018 Open Gate Events
Honey’s Acres Farm Day in Cedar Hill, TX
T.O. Cattle Co. Day in Watsonville, CA
Green Gate Farm Day in Austin, TX
Greta Valley Day in North Canterbury, New Zealand
Rough Stone Ranch Day 25 miles south of Farmington, NM
Bunchgrass Flats Day in Waukomis, OK
Monte Prieto Ranch Day in Claunch, NM
