Unlike other approaches to resource management, Holistic Management offers land managers a comprehensive framework for making all the decisions that impact on soil health and productivity. Holistic Management puts you in control of your business with a practical approach that encompasses the whole process of managing healthy land.

Holistic Management accounts for all the complexities of farm and land management. At the same time it is based on simple and to a great extent, familiar principles. The difference is that a holistic approach enables you to make the right decisions and see them through to fruition and profitability. It helps you to identify specific goals and to make grazing decisions, infrastructure investment decisions, and to perform effective monitoring, in ways that specifically further your goals.

Holistic Management Training is about having healthier land with sustainable business success. We know that to be successful, you must be a successful business. We teach you how to consistently plan for and make profits. HMI/A is with you for the long term with the information resources and support network you need to succeed.

HMI/A's main products fall into two categories:

1) Training in Holistic Management through seminars, workshops and courses
2) For government departments and other organisations, we provide specialised consultancy services, as well as training of personnel as required.

1. Complete Training Program

The Complete Training Program consists of 7 days training split into three 2-3 day modules and includes 3 additional days of follow-up support. In total a 12 month program. It provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the practice of Holistic Management and thoroughly prepares you to implement its principles and realise its benefits. Graziers, farmers, producer groups, Landcare groups, Shire Councils, National Parks managers, environmental advocates, biodynamic and organic groups, colleges and TAFE Institutes will wish to take advantage of HMI/A's complete Program. Registration Form

2. Short Courses

For those who require more flexibility in their training choices or have already been introduced to Holistic Management and wish to update their knowledge, HMI/A is offering five specialised short course programs which individually focus on the cornerstones of Holistic Management practice. The Introduction to Holistic Management session covers creating your holisticgoal, the holistic decision making process, ecosystem processes and the tools to manage your land. The planning and monitoring processes, the foundations of success, offered as separate sessions are;

Grazing Planning, Land Planning, Financial Planning and Biological Monitoring. Registration Form

The Introduction to Holistic Management introduces the essential elements and it is strongly recommended that this session is undertaken in advance of any of the planning programs.

Those who want to learn more quickly, educators, and anyone who has important responsibility for decisions regarding land health and productivity will find these short courses an excellent choice.

3. Custom Consulting and Training Programs

HMI/A provides a wide range of consulting services to individuals, farm units, specialised groups, schools and government departments including the development and/or assessment of implementation plans.
We can provide one-on-one or group training or consultation with Educators who specialise in specific areas of resource management, agricultural production, community development and business management. Where training is required the course content can be tailored to address your specific needs.

4. Field Days

On farm field days provide a valuable introduction to Holistic Management. You'll see and learn how land managers are working with nature to obtain remarkable results. This is a cost effective way to obtain an understanding or refresh your knowledge of the basics of Holistic Management, see how it is being used by others and how you it can work for you. Field days are held in different regions across Australia annually.

5. For Graduates

If you have completed Holistic Management Training in the past and would like to refresh or update your knowledge or simply maintain contact with other Holistic Managers in your local area contact HMI/A (hmia@holisticmanagement.org.au). We will arrange for structured group meetings to be facilitated by experienced Educators and practitioners specifically designed to meet your needs.