Who we Are

     The Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association (GLCA) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit group organized to promote the health and sustainability of the state of Minnesota's 2.5 million acres of grazing lands.

     Minnesota GLCA is a voluntary group of producers from across Minnesota who cooperate to provide local leadership, guidance, information, and technical assistance to grassland managers and producers.

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Vision

To promote sustainable grassland resources in Minnesota by:

• Learning from peer trial and experience.


• Opening doors to grassland management expertise.


• Sharing alternatives and different perspectives.


• Discovering common objectives and goals through grassroots efforts.


• Generating new ideas.

Background

GLCA is an important partner with NRCS, State, and Local agencies as they provide valuable technical & educational assistance to land owners and producers.

     Given the appropriate tools and training, grassland managers and producers such as farmers and ranchers will be better prepared to make cost-effective and environmentally sound decisions.

     We believe that through voluntary actions, respect for private property owners' rights, and education on the values & benefits of well managed grazing resources for livestock, our goals are achievable.