Time & Location

Dates: February 11 – March 25, 2026, with weekly live webinars on Wednesdays

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Mountain Time (recorded for later access)

Scholarship Deadline: February 5, 2026

Registration Deadline: February 11, 2026

Instructor: HMI Certified Educator Elizabeth Marks

Overview

Traditional land management approaches often overlook the unpredictability inherent in agriculture. Enroll in our Holistic Management® Foundation Online Course to gain a comprehensive understanding of the four ecosystem processes and learn to adapt and refine your strategies to meet evolving environmental challenges and opportunities.

This course will equip you with the skills to manage your farm or ranch effectively through the principles and practices of Holistic Management — a nationally recognized whole farm/ranch planning methodology. You will learn to manage your operations for social, environmental, and financial sustainability, and acquire the ability to assist others in this process. Enhance your observational skills, decision-making abilities, and resource management techniques, and learn how to facilitate similar processes for others. These skills will enable you to work harmoniously with nature, increase productivity, and share valuable insights with peers.

Holistic Management provides the knowledge and frameworks needed to address challenges effectively. This online course is designed to establish a strong foundation, helping you realize the farm or ranch of your aspirations, and equipping you with tools and principles to navigate obstacles while remaining true to your core values.

Topics

• Eight principles and practices for effective resource management

• Developing a Management Inventory for improved asset management

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

• Understanding the four ecosystem processes and how to collaborate with them

• Applying seven testing questions to prioritize actions

• Evaluating tools and their impact on ecosystem processes

Outcomes

• Formulate a comprehensive farm/ranch goal that defines your vision, organizational structure, and available resources

• Integrate a triple bottom line analysis to enhance decision-making, particularly in group settings or when addressing conflicts

• Gain insights into natural functions and understand how tools influence ecosystem health

Fees & Scholarships

$350 per participant

Scholarships available!

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Money-Back Guarantee

HMI is committed to the quality of our training programs. If you fully participate by attending all sessions and completing assignments, and are not completely satisfied within 10 days of program completion, we will refund your registration fees.

Technology / Language Requirements

• Computer (PC or Mac)

• Reliable high-speed internet connection

• Internet browser (Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Telephone (cell or landline) or Microphone

• Email address

• All sessions conducted in English (unless specified otherwise)