Holistic Management Panel: Local Implementation of the Savory Method

Holistic Management Panel: Local Implementation of the Savory Method

Join us for a talk with Byron Shelton from Savory Institute & Phyllis Van Amburgh from dharma Lea

Sponsored by: Yale F&ES and Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative

Lunch is provided

Byron Shelton is the founder and managing member of Landmark Decisions, LLC providing facilitation and training in whole farm planning using Holistic Management™ decision-making, financial planning, ecosystem processes management, grazing planning, biological monitoring, land planning, policy analysis and development processes, and low stress animal handling in agricultural, natural resource, business, family, and community settings. He is a Savory Institute Professional Educator/Field Professional. He has worked with large and small beef and dairy operations across the US and in Europe as well as with a wide range of other livestock and crop enterprises.

Phyllis Van Amburgh runs dharma Lea, a 100% grassfed dairy, with her husband Paul and their five children. dharma Lea was one of the early adopters of 100% grassfed dairy production in the United States, and has pioneered the production model, including the Madre' Method. She is director and chief educator of the Agrarian Learning Center, the Savory Institute Hub located in Sharon Springs NY. Educated with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy, and two bachelors degrees, OT and biology, and a supplemental degree in European Studies from the University of Antwerp, she brings this breadth of knowledge base and passion to her farming practice, the Savory Hub, her writing for national trade publications, and the work she and Paul do together supporting the Maple Hill Creamery producer group.