Small Producers Initiative & Holistic Management International are excited to announce two 2024 Soil Health & Grazing School sessions!
August 3-4th @ SKM Ranch & Texas State University in San Marcos TX
October 25-26 @ Regen Ranch in Oakwood TX
These 2-day immersive workshops are open to any and all individuals (all skill and experience levels) and will act as a prerequisite for applying to for the 2025 RAMP (Regenerative Ag Mentorship Program), presented by HMI.
See below for more information on the August workshop and RAMP.
Details on the October workshop will be released soon.
Don't miss this chance to take your regenerative agriculture journey to the next level!
SOIL HEALTH & REGENERATIVE GRAZING SCHOOL
Building Profitable and Resilient Landscapes
Sat Aug 3rd - Sun Aug 4th, 8am-4:30pm
SKM Ranch & TX State Univ, Fentress TX
Whether you're exploring regenerative methods for your agricultural practice or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from top educators alongside a small group of fellow producers.
This hands-on Grazing School is packed with practical information to help you build a profitable operation while nurturing a robust, resilient landscape.
We all start with land that needs careful stewardship to reach its full potential!
Field Sessions (Day 1 Morning & Day 2 Morning):
• Hands-on ecosystem function and forage assessments
• Interpreting observations for management decisions
• Strategies for improving forage and animal performance
Classroom Sessions (Day 1 Afternoon & Day 2 Afternoon):
• Principles of Holistic Management
• Essential ecosystem functions and management tools
• Techniques for managing land recovery
• Developing a Holistic Grazing Plan
You'll gain practical tools and knowledge to implement on your land, empowering you to improve your landscape, increase profitability, and create a more sustainable and fulfilling agricultural operation.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to land management and grazing practices!
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.
Christine Martin is a Holistic Management International Professional Certified Educator and coaches clients in improving their land, their finances and their quality of life, moving them towards their dream life! On her ranch in Leon County, TX, she raises clean (no chemicals, hormones or antibiotics) and nutrient dense beef, chicken, turkey and eggs, which she sells direct to consumer. Using Holistic Management principles
and practices, the livestock are managed to allow the four fundamental ecosystem functions to be restored thus improving the health and carrying capacity of her land.
Wayne Knight serves as Executive Director and Professional Certified Educator for Holistic Management International (HMI). He as 27 years of ranching experience using Holistic Management, following the footsteps of his father, Tom Knight, an early adopter of Holistic Management under Allan Savory. He has spoken at numerous conferences in Southern Africa, trained and mentored farmers, hosted open days on his property, and has written about his positive results using Holistic Management.
Workshop Price $200
Lunch provided on both days
*10 scholarships are available for this workshop and can be applied for by accessing the scholarship page on the conference website HERE.
Select participants from this workshop will be invited to join HMI’s year-long Regenerative Ag Mentoring Program, RAMP. See below for details.
Regenerative Ag Mentorship Program (RAMP)
by Holistic Management International (HMI)
RAMP is a tried and proven mentor program that has been designed by HMI for individuals or businesses ready to implement and ramp up their practice of regenerative agriculture.
This exclusive program offers personalized guidance from HMI Certified Educators, peer support, and practical tools to implement holistic management practices on your farm or ranch. RAMP participants will develop skills to improve profitability, land health, productivity, and quality of life.
Don't miss this chance to take your regenerative agriculture journey to the next level!
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Farmers/Ranchers that have an established operation and are interested in implementing or expanding their practice of regenerative agriculture
Are dedicated to improving profit, land health, productivity, and their family’s quality of life.
Who wish to be part of a regional peer group of facilitated meetings that will help harness the power of teamwork to optimize members’ progress.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?
At the end of the program, you will have
Developed practical skills,
Gained access to and used useful toolkits for building and running your regenerative ag business,
Improved your knowledge and understanding of regenerative ag principles and practices,
Developed a personal road map for the next steps in your regenerative ag journey, and
Built relationships with a cohort of peers to support you as continue your regen ag journey into the future.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
This program will offer you the opportunity to implement skills that will assist participants with:
improved profitability
improved land health
improved productivity
benefit the family quality of life
REQUIREMENTS
All participants must attend one of the Soil Health & Grazing Workshops. Select participants from these workshop will be invited to join RAMP.
Over the course of one year, RAMP members will meet in person 4 times and attend 3 RAMP webinars.
Members will be required to take action in a guided, step-by-step process aimed at expanding their Holistic Management knowledge
Questions? Contact smallproducers@txstate.edu