HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT COURSE

Learn to see your farm and livelihood in a whole new way.

January 11 - 14, 2027

Gardenton, Manitoba

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Stop guessing and start managing a farm that thrives.

Join us for a four-day, in-person Holistic Management Course that will give you the tools to step back, read the bigger picture, and steer your farm with more intention. Gain the confidence to make decisions that serve your land, your family, and your bottom line.

Who should attend?

  • Farmers and ranchers, of any size, running one or more enterprises looking for financial clarity.

  • Farm families and business partners who want to get on the same page.

  • Producers seeking a supportive peer network in  Manitoba.

How this course has changed participant's thinking:

How can I make my land work for me, not how hard do I need to work.”

Looking at the larger picture, how to be creative, planning for profit.”

Helped me to stop the old way of thinking before jumping into old habit decisions.” 

Reserve your spot

Get the most out of this course by bringing your family or farm team. 

Cost: $1800/farm (up to 4) or $1,000/individual

Limited seats available to ensure hands-on mentorship. Questions before registering? Call or text Dana directly at 204-441-2227.

Course at a Glance

Day 1 — What Are You Working With? 

  • Let’s challenge assumptions and “the way we do things” 
  • Learn the four ecosystem processes and the handful of tools we have to manage them

Day 2 — What Do You Actually Want?

  • Write out your Holistic Context: define the quality of life and resource base that will sustain you 
  • Feel grounded in your team’s shared understanding of what you want your life and farm to be

Day 3 — Secure the Foundation First

  • Assess the enterprises in your business for profitability
  • Set up a Financial Plan that will move you toward what you want, not just getting by

Day 4 — Land that Leads to Real Wealth

  • Learn the principles of Holistic Planned Grazing for healthy soil and pastures
  • Build your own grazing plan step by step, with support
  • Creating  a community of support around you
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Meet Dana Penrice, Course Instructor

Dana farms near Shoal Lake, Manitoba with her parter Ted Chastko. She was trained to teach Holistic Management at the Savory Institute’s Bijou Ranch in Colorado in 2019 and has been supporting farmers and ranchers through courses and mentorship ever since. 

Her formal education in Animal Science (B.Sc., University of Alberta) has been enriched by her hands-on experiences in diverse environments, working with both people and nature. Dana believes in the potential for human systems to evolve and adapt for a more sustainable future.