From lkpaine@facstaff.wisc.eduSat Jan 13 19:02:03 1996 Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 14:10:19 -0600 From: "Laura K. Paine" To: sanet-mg@amani.ces.ncsu.edu Cc: "Norman A.Gundersheim" Subject: Re: Holistic resource management At 12:19 PM 1/11/96 -0500, you wrote: >To all, > I recently found out about a group, that started in the Mid West, >that goes around giving workshops on HRM Holistic Resource >Management(sounds good). What is it and does anyone out there have any experience with HRM? Where can I get more info on it? Thanks up front >Norm Norm, The group that does the holistic resource management workshops is the Land Stewardship Project in Minnesota. I recently attended an introductory workshop for agency people. Here's what I came away with: The idea behind it is simple, but very important. It is that sustainable management requires that you take into consideration the whole big picture all the resources available to you (not only your assets, livestock, and equipment, but soil quality, clean water, etc., as well as intangibles like creativity, skills and education)--and make decisions accordingly, in conjuction with all the people who are involved/affected (all family members, employees, the bank, the milk plant, etc). Holistic resource management is a way of setting goals for your whole life, not just your farm business, and then acheiving those goals by making short-term choices that fit with your long-term goals. That's kind of a simplified explanation and I encourage others who might be more familiar with the program to add their thoughts. You can reach the Land Stewardship Project at the following address: George Boody Land Stewardship Project 2200 4th Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 612/653-0618 Email: boody002@gold.tc.umn.edu Kindest Regards, Laura Paine UW Agronomy