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ABOUT
HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL

Since 1984, HMI has collaborated and worked alongside government agencies, NGOs, and businesses who work with family farmers, ranchers, tribal members, and pastoralists to support their communities as they grow and thrive. We share our educational programs and the knowledge and experience of our international network with these communities to support their adoption and evolution of regenerative agricultural practices that empower them to strengthen their businesses, produce healthier food, improve local wildlife habitats and protect the environment. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire, educate, and equip all land stewards, including farmers, ranchers, and conservation organizations, to unlock their own potential and the full potential of the land, water, and communities with whom they engage.

Our Purpose

To advance the knowledge and practice of Holistic Management globally.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where lands and communities flourish through the practice of Holistic Management, an internationally recognized regenerative agricultural practice.

Holistic Management:

  • Helps family farmers/ranchers/pastoralists become more prosperous

  • Helps strengthen local economies

  • Improves local food quality

  • Heals the environment 

  • Improves wildlife habitats

  • Fosters community ties and preserves local culture

We Love Diversity in ALL Species!

HMI is committed to engaging and supporting a diverse community of holistic managers — people who acknowledge that humans are a part of the natural world and must engage in restorative reciprocity to create healthy land, healthy food, and healthy lives. HMI recognizes that diversity in nature strengthens and protects the health of the whole ecosystem. The same is true within our human community. We have a policy and practice of inclusion and acceptance not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and place of origin. Further, we acknowledge that the concept of holism is embedded in many Indigenous and traditional agricultural practices. The tools and practices of Holistic Management are evolving and adapting based on new and remembered ways of partnering with Nature. We offer this framework as a process that can be adapted by communities to serve their needs as they engage in restorative reciprocity and weave their own knowledge and experience into the Holistic Management framework. Click here to read the HMI Board’s official Acknowledgement Statement.

Click here to read HMI’s Holistic Goal/Context

Support regenerative agriculture today!

 

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*Allan Savory and Jody Butterfield were the co-founders of HMI and left in 2009 when they founded the Savory Institute.

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Annual Reports

Dive into our annual report and explore the incredible journey we’ve shared with students and partners over the past years.

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Case Studies

Discover how innovative practices are rejuvenating ecosystems, boosting productivity, and fostering sustainable communities.

Our Team

We are a dynamic team of passionate individuals committed to delivering the best possible experience. With unique skills and diverse perspectives, we work together to achieve our common goals. We can't wait to share our journey with you!

Wayne Knight, Executive Director of Holistic Management International.

Executive Director

Ann Adams, Director of Education at Holistic Management International.

Director of Education

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Director of Grants and Programs

Marie von Ancken our Program Manager with a lovely flower.
Sarah Robertson our Programs Assistant at Holistic Management International.
Adelene McClenny our Operations Director at Holistic Management International.

Program Manager

Programs Assistant

Operations Director

Deverell Pedersen our Administrative Manager at Holistic Management International.

Administrative Manager

Patsy Tollefson our Program Manager at Holistic Management International.

Program Manager

Holistic Management International is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of partners who share our vision for a regenerative future. Together, we work towards creating impactful and sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Our partners include educational institutions, agricultural organizations, environmental advocates, and passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive difference in the world.

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