Oregon Whole Farm/Ranch Land Management Series Results

24 farmers and ranchers participated in HMI’s Improving Land Productivity series, which ran through March and early April at the Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District in Central Point, Oregon. Instructors were Certified Educator Rob Rutherford and Certified Educator trainee, Angela Boudro. These participants, who manage 3546 acres of land, engaged in HMI’s experiential curriculum to learn and experience holistic goal setting, on-farm decision testing, ecosystem analysis, biological monitoring, grazing planning, and land planning. Participants noted 92% satisfaction in the course and instructors.

Here’s what some of the participants had to say about the course: “I plan to utilize the testing framework to avoid costly mistakes.” “I came for the fish - I learned to fish.” “I gained increased knowledge of how to complete a correct grazing plan.” “The most important thing I learned was estimating grazing & recovery periods for multiple herds.” Here’s what the evaluations showed:

Thanks to our collaborators, Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District and Oregon State University Extension Services.