BOULDER, Colo. - Nov. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- The Savory Institute, an International, US based, non-profit, announced that it has entered into an agreement with White Oak Pastures to serve as a local hub for ecological, social, and financial regeneration in the Southeastern United States through education, training and consulting services.
“The Savory Institute is thrilled to announce White Oak Pastures as part of the global Savory Network,” said Daniela Howell, CEO of the Savory Institute. “White Oak Pastures is a very unique organization that leads the way in the regenerative agriculture space. They are an incredible example of what it means to manage holistically for realizing enduring social, environmental, and financial returns. White Oak Pastures will be an invaluable resource for farmers and land managers in their region.”
“We have been committed to Holistic Management for over two decades and we are very excited about being recognized as a Savory Institute Hub in the region. We believe this is the next step for increasing the adoption of Holistic Management in the region,” Will Harris, Owner of White Oak Pastures says. “The Savory Holistic Training brought us to an entirely new level. We look forward to sharing what we have learned with other Southern ranchers. We also believe that regenerative agriculture is important to our customers. It will be reassuring for them to know that our production system is validated by the premier holistic land management institute in the world.”
The Savory Institute is partnering with local organizations worldwide to create a global network of 100 Savory Institute affiliated hubs by 2025. White Oak Pastures was one of the 2015 Hub Candidates which included organizations from Australia, Canada, the British Isles, Malawi, and the United States.
About White Oak Pastures
White Oak Pastures is a vertically-integrated, multi-species, 150 year old family farm. Five red meat species and five poultry species are pasture raised and hand butchered on the farm. White Oak Pastures also raises certified organic vegetables and pastured eggs. Along with over 120 employees, the farm operates several ancillary businesses that would never survive individually, but thrive as part of the organism that is known as White Oak Pastures. Learn more at http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/.
About Savory Institute
The Savory Institute facilitates large-scale restoration of the world’s grasslands through Holistic Management. The Institute develops innovative tools and enhanced curricula, informs policy, establishes market incentives, increases public awareness, coordinates relevant research, and cultivates relationships with aligned partners. Learn more at http://savory.global.
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