In Canada, educators are certified under either the Holistic Management International or the Savory Institute. Educators demonstrate a mastery in the Holistic Management framework. Educators each bring their own unique experiences using the principles and practices of Holistic Management from managing livestock, to regenerative crop farming, to succession planning, to business and not-for-profit management.
What an educator can do for you:
- Provide one-on-one support, coaching and mentorship
- Work with you to organize a course for people in your area
- Help you build a management club with like-minded people
- Assist you in designing a grazing plan and setting up infrastructure
- Help you develop a financial plan that puts profit first
- Support you in working through team dynamics
- Coach you through succession and change
- Monitor and evaluate regeneration
- Speak at an event – all types!
Each educator provides services through their own business. If you are interested in working with any of them, reach out to them directly.
Canadian Educators:
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Kelly Sidoryk, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator Lloydminster, AB | 780-875-4418 | 780-872-2585 | 780-872-9761 | kelly.sidoryk@gmail.com | Kelly’s Instagram |
Kelly Sidoryk ranches with her family near Lloydminster, Sask./Alta. Over 25 years ago they were introduced to Holistic Resource Management (as it was known at the time), a decision making/planning process that focusses on finances, land and people. She completed the certification program through HRM with a focus on the people side. In addition to running their family business, she has worked with many farm families as they work on transitioning to the next generation. She also teaches Holistic Management Whole/Farm Ranch Planning courses and is a certified educator with Holistic Management International(HMI). Currently, she is past-chair of the HMI board. |
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Bluesette Campbell, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator Meadow Lake, SK |306-240-8044 | bluesettecampbell@gmail.com | b-cranch.ca | B-C Ranch on Facebook |
Bluesette Campbell and her husband, Mark, run a 4000-acre ranch as a 700-cow/calf and long yearling operation along with Mark’s brother, Scott. They are third generation Campbells with the intergenerational transition to the fourth just around the corner. Their family ranch has been managed holistically for 35 years with Bluesette being a manager/owner for the past 20+. It is stated in their 3-part holistic goal that ideas and experiences are shared with others in the community, therefore, as Don Campbell did before her, Bluesette is a Certified Educator and teaches what has brought her family much success in agriculture. She currently sits as President on the HM Canada Board and is actively teaching course, speaking and consulting. |
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Ralph Corcoran, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator Langbank, SK | 306-532-4778 | rlcorcoran@sasktel.net |
Ralph and Linda own a cow/calf and custom grazing ranch that they manage holistically. They promote Holistic Management to anyone that is interested because Holistic Management has helped strengthen their operation in people, land and finances. They teach a 4 day course covering goal setting, financial planning, pasture and land planning. A group of between 10 and 20 people is optimal. Couples or management teams are encouraged to attend. The management club that is formed after the course is good support to implement positive changes. We also offer a one day overview of Holistic Management and will do consulting in goal setting, financial planning, land & pasture planning. |
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Blain Hjertaas, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator, Redvers, SK | 306-452-3882 | bhjer@sasktel.net |
Blain has been farming 48 years, the last 25 regeneratively. He has also been measuring and monitoring carbon sequestration on a number of farm fields in SE Saskatchewan and SW Manitoba. Blain is passionate about soil health and the role that it can play in mitigating the effects of climate change. He speaks on this topic at many seminars and conferences. He also works as a soil health consultant for Understanding AG. In this role he has been working on the General Mills Oat Pilot Project. This the largest agro-ecological study ever conducted and its purpose is to assess carbon sequestration and ecological function by farming more regeneratively. He works with 45 farms from Foam Lake, Saskatchewan to the Red River Valley in Manitoba. Blain does individual consulting and teaches the occasional Holistic Management course. Blain is married to Naomi and they have 3 children. The oldest son does most of the day to day operations on the farm and Naomi and Blain have moved off the farm to the lake to their retirement home. They have 4 grandchildren. |
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Dana Penrice, Savory Institute Accredited Professional, Shoal Lake, MB |204-441-2227 | danapenrice@gmail.com |
Dana is committed to fostering thoughtful and innovative approaches to complex systems that shape our world. With a strong foundation from her work with Holistic Management Canada and the Human Venture Institute, Dana is passionate about helping people build resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability. 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. |
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Bronwyn Green, Savory Institute Field Professional and Hub Verifier, Winnipeg, MB | 204-230-6861 | bronwyn@holisticmanagement.ca |
Bronwyn is passionate about growing nutritious food for her family and community in a way that regenerates our land. She has been serving and managing restaurants for the past 12 years. Bronwyn has been independently studying agriculture and food systems ever since graduating from high school, in her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bronwyn’s favorite place to be is in her backyard garden. Currently she is employed with Holistic Management Canada as Project Manager and Communications. She is an associate Educator with the Savory Institute. Her dream is to build a green space just outside of Winnipeg that grows nutrient dense food, restores ecosystem processes, and acts as a hub for people in the community to share, learn, and grow together. |
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Cory Van Groningen, Savory Institute Field Professional and Hub Verifier, Haldimand – Norfolk, ON | cory@ecosystemhub.ca |
Cory and his family have a farm that produces beef, and pastured poultry to sell through Harvest to Gather brands in South-Western Ontario, their family business. Cory has a wealth of experience in the full supply chain and is interested in the opportunities for regenerative outcomes. Cory is a Field Professional in Holistic Management and Hub Verifier for Eastern Canada. Cory has recently founded the Ecosystem Hub in Ontario to bring Holistic Management to land managers and eaters alike in Southern Ontario. |
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Tony & Fran McQuail, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator, Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh Township, ON | 519-528-2493 | mcqufarm@hurontel.on.ca http://www.meetingplaceorganicfarm.ca |
Tony and Fran have fifty years of farm experience on their certified organic farm with experience in raising and direct marketing grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and pastured pigs. They also operated a Community Supported Market Garden for 15 years. They have extensive portable fencing knowledge and knowledge on renewable energy, draft horses, ecological agriculture. “The Holistic Management goal setting, decision making framework, financial planning and grazing management were transformative for our farm and our families life on the farm. After we took the HM course life went from us working for the farm – to managing the farm so it was working for us and our family.” They are willing to teach courses, do individual consulting and mentoring in person or using zoom. Six years ago, they finalized a farm transition process in their family. |
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Ashley Wilson, Savory Institute Accredited Professional, Glenwood, PEI | 902-807-4242 | holisticrootspei@gmail.com |
Ashley, her husband Kevin and two children have been farming regeneratively for over a decade. They live in Prince Edward Island where they own and operate a 300 acre farm. They holistically graze and raise, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys and 5 pesky goats. They also have a passion for anything maple and during those early spring days, you will likely find them in the bush or boiling sap. Growing up around horses ,a very nature loving family, and with a deep love for animals, Ashley’s passion for the environment has always been instinctual. With a degree in business and marketing Ashley thrives on connecting with others and using her education to help farmers and small businesses to make more meaningful and powerful connections with customers and help them communicate their statement of purpose. Ashley is working to bring Holistic Management teachings to those who are entering the space or are curious about how to incorporate them Into their current operations. With a deep love and respect for the land Ashley hopes through education, networking and hard work to continue to bring Holistic Management teachings and practices to those in Eastern Canada.
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Don Campbell, Certified HMI Holistic Management Educator Meadow Lake, SK | 306-240-7660 | 306-236-6088 | doncampbell@sasktel.net |
Don is a second-generation rancher born in 1944 raised at Meadow Lake, Sask. Don has 30 years of experience teaching Holistic Management across Western Canada & implementing the practices on his ranch. The ranch is now operated by Don’s family. Don has retired from teaching Holistic Management. |
Educators In-Training:
- Becky Doherty, Savory Institute Accredited Professional Educator-In-Training
Wildwood, AB| 403-332-3898 | farmerbecky@stonepostfarms.ca
Bio to come. - Deanne and John Chuiko, HMI Holistic Management Educators-In-Training,
St. Walburg, SK | jchuiko@hotmail.com | dchuiko@hotmail.com | Deanne’s Instagram
John & Deanne Chuiko ranch in NW Saskatchewan with their two kids, Matt & Rylee. They took Holistic Management in 2016 and have implemented HM practices into all aspects of their life. They are always open to learning and finding new ways to make their lives and business better. This is what led them down the HM Educator path.
- Lydia Carpenter, HMI Holistic Management Educator-In-Training
Belmont, MB | 204-724-6004 | lydiacarpenter03@gmail.com
Lydia and her partner run Luna Field Farm at Ninette, MB. They have a wealth of experience in direct marketing and building a customer base. They run cattle, do pasture pigs and poultry. Lydia now works in farm succession planning.
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