Getting Started Online Learning Courses

Introduction to Holistic Management®
Whole Farm/Ranch Planning

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In this course you will learn how to effectively manage your farm or ranch through the principles and practices of Holistic Management® —a nationally recognized whole farm/ranch planning process. You will have the opportunity to learn not only how to manage your farm/ranch for the triple bottom line (social, environmental, and financial sustainability) and more effectively manage resources, but also be able to ask questions of how to help others with that process. Learn how to improve your ability to observe, understand, and make decisions, based on what you can control and ask the right questions to facilitate that process for others. Through these new skills you can improve your ability to work with nature and to increase your productivity and share those ideas with others.

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TOPICS OUTCOMES

• Eight principles and practices for effective resource management

• Developing a Management Inventory for better management of assets

• Goal Setting for effective decision-making, planning, and management

• Four ecosystem processes & how to work with them

• Seven testing questions for prioritizing actions

• Tool basics & their influence on ecosystem processes

• You’ll develop a whole farm (holistic) goal which clearly articulates the vision for your farm/ranch, the organizational structure, and the resources available.

• Incorporate a triple bottom line analysis filter to help you make decisions more effectively (particularly in a group setting or where there are conflicts around key issues).

• Learn the principles of how Nature functions and understand how tools affect ecosystem health.

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Fee and Scholarships

• $350 per person

• Eligible for the Scholarships get the scholarship application here

• If you are a qualified beginning farmer/rancher and a Nebraska resident, you may receive a one-time Nebraska state income tax credit (up to $500) for completing Getting Started Introduction to Holistic Management Whole Farm/Ranch Planning AND Getting Started Holistic Financial Planning. 

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Classes require a minimum of 10 and are restricted to a maximum of 35 participants.

 

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.

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Your information is secure and will never be sold or shared.

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Logistics

This course is seven weeks long and you should plan on about 2 – 4 hours each week to participate in the webinars and complete the assignments. While the webinars are scheduled at a particular time, you will be able to complete the assignments at any time during the week. Don’t worry if you miss a webinar, we’ll be recording them and you can view it before the next scheduled webinar. Assignments may include watching videos, reading and written exercises.

With real-time audio, video and whiteboard capabilities our learning environment allows you to stay connected for a more engaging learning experience. You are encouraged to contribute to class discussions (either on the webinar or online forum). You can build relationships with other students from across the country and maybe even the world.

 

You’ll also receive a FREE one-year introductory electronic subscription to IN PRACTICE and a certificate upon completion of the course.

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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 land line) OR Microphone

• E-mail address

• All classes are taught in English (unless otherwise specified)