Missouri Forage and Grassland Council

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Missouri Forage and Grassland Council The Missouri Forage and Grassland Council (MoFGC) promotes the efficient use of forages through a va Forages are vitally important to Missouri.

The Missouri Forage and Grassland Council / Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative is an organization consisting of farmers, ranchers, educators, scientists, conservationists, industries, and government agencies with a common interest in forages. MoFGC / GLCI promotes the efficient use of forages through a variety of research, education and service programs. more than half of the land area in the state is in forages. Forages make up two-thirds or more of the feed for livestock. Missouri forages provide food and shelter for wildlife, greatly reduces soil erosion, and protect water quality.

The Missouri Forage & Grassland Council is happy to announce the appointment of its first Executive Director, Micheal Cl...
10/27/2026

The Missouri Forage & Grassland Council is happy to announce the appointment of its first Executive Director, Micheal Clements.

Micheal is an agricultural communications and nonprofit leadership specialist with 15 years of experience spanning broadcasting, nonprofit management, and connecting producers with the information, resources, and relationships that strengthen agriculture.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Northwest Missouri State University and a master’s certificate in nonprofit management from the University of Missouri.

Micheal most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. He lives in Platte City with his family and looks forward to working with MFGC members and leadership to advance the organization’s mission.

Please join us in welcoming Micheal to MFGC!

We are extremely honored and excited to have been selected for this opportunity to bring more grazing and forage managem...
10/16/2026

We are extremely honored and excited to have been selected for this opportunity to bring more grazing and forage management resources to the livestock producers of Missouri.

Historic investment empowers locally led organizations to deliver hands-on grazing education and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers nationwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [CASTLE PINES, Co. — October 13, 2026]  — The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) is proud to announce

Upcoming electric fence school near Fair Grove, MO to check out!
09/12/2026

Upcoming electric fence school near Fair Grove, MO to check out!

Glad to be a part of this event in North Central Missouri. Alan is our Grassland Specialist and he did a great job repre...
09/10/2026

Glad to be a part of this event in North Central Missouri. Alan is our Grassland Specialist and he did a great job representing us and grassland conservation in Missouri. If you are in Northern Missouri and need some help with your grasslands, reach out to him.

We are hiring an Executive Director! All interested applicants please visit the link below.
08/08/2026

We are hiring an Executive Director! All interested applicants please visit the link below.

Check out this super informational video released by one of our partners, Missouri Department of Conservation about The Benefits of Native Warm Season Grasses: https://youtu.be/R35SyeHH83sAlso, a landowner profile on our MFGC Past President, Charlie Besher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm3l8biQCI...

Great turn out at the 4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day in SW Missouri. Proud to be a sponsor!
08/07/2026

Great turn out at the 4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day in SW Missouri. Proud to be a sponsor!

UPDATED Missouri 2026 grazing school list! đź—Łđź‘€
04/20/2026

UPDATED Missouri 2026 grazing school list! đź—Łđź‘€

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105 Parkway
Vienna, MO
65582

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Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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