What is MN Grazing Lands Conservation Association?

     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.  We were incorporated in the State of Minnesota in 2009 and Gained our Non-Profit status in 2010.

     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.  

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

The MN Grazing Land Conservation Association is a farmer led educational organization, built on the importance of teaching about grazing lands in Minnesota. Networking, educational opportunities, and mentorship are just some of the values of the MNGLCA.

Membership in MNGLCA opens doors to learn about alternative practices, develop goals, and create success in your grazing land operation. With mentors across the state, the MNGLCA creates pathways to learn from local successful farmers, large and small scale farms, and best practices for grazing land operations.

Given the appropriate tools and training, grassland managers and producers will be better prepared to make cost-effective and environmentally sound decisions. MNGLCA believes that through voluntary actions, respect for private property owners' rights, and education on the values & benefits of well managed grazing resources for livestock, these goals are achievable.