Whether you’re managing a ranch, planning to steward land in the future, or leading an organization that works with natural systems, Holistic Management offers a proven framework to help you align your decisions with what matters most—your land, your community, and your values.

Join Montana Working Land Project’s 5-day, in-person Holistic Management training, where you’ll gain the practical tools and insights to:

• Understand how ecosystems really function
• Avoid overgrazing and regenerate grasslands
• Make context-aligned financial decisions
• Design infrastructure that supports healthy land and animals
• Monitor your land for the earliest signs of change

Who Should Attend:

• This course is ideal for ranchers, farmers, land stewards, organizational leaders, and aspiring managers of land-based enterprises.
• You do not need to own land or currently run an operation—you’ll work with real-world examples and get support in applying the framework to your future goals.

What You’ll Leave With:

• A working holistic context to guide your decisions
  
• A draft grazing plan and financial strategy
  
• Clarity on infrastructure and land layout options
  
• A customized monitoring plan to track success
  
• Ongoing support through follow-up online workshops

This is a 5 day in-person intensive with 7 online workshops following

 In-Person Training

Dates: November 16–20, 2025, Roughly 8:30am-5:30pm daily
Location: Lewistown, Montana — Hosted at various community venues in town

Online Courses

Launching in Winter 2025/2026, with topics and format shaped by participant feedback

The course syllabus is attached so please peruse and reach out with any questions. 

$1,950 USD – Includes instruction, education materials (Holistic Management book & workbook, snacks, light breakfast, swag, supplies).

There may be tuition off-set options – please inquire directly: hello@montanaworkinglands.org

Non-refundable 30 days before the course.