In 2008, we are expecting allocations from both state and federal sources for the GLCI grant program. A portion of the funding, $400,000 has already been allocated by the State of Wisconsin. An additional $950,000 is expected when the US Congress passes the 2008 budget. We expect these funds to become available in Spring, 2008. In anticipation of receiving them, we are issuing this call for proposals in two categories now: technical assistance and education. Our research call for proposals will be issued within the next few weeks.
The 2008 Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Grant Program
December 17th, 2007 — Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
August 9th, 2007 — Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) was founded to provide high quality technical assistance on privately owned grazing lands on a voluntary basis and to increase the awareness of the importance of grazing land resources. Established in 1991, GLCI is carried out through coalitions of individuals and organizations functioning at the local, state, regional and national levels. The coalitions include livestock producer organizations, scientific and professional grazing resource organizations, conservation and environmental groups, and state and federal natural resource and agriculture agencies.
GLCI Grazing Grant Program
July 31st, 2007 — Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
The Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative is a voluntary public-private partnership organized to promote well-managed pasture-based dairy and livestock farming. The GLCI grant program funds technical assistance, education, and research projects throughout the state.
Grazing Lands Grant Projects-2002 & 2003
July 3rd, 2007 — Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
This report describes managed grazing projects funded by the Wisconsin Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative from 2002-2003. Seventeen education projects supported a variety of networking activities, as well as programs for beginning and transitioning farmers. Five research projects looked at ground and surface water quality, nitrogen management strategies, late season grass growth, soil compaction, and outwintering and fallowing. Public events and media coverage of these projects increased general awareness of the benefits of managed grazing to Wisconsin’s rural landscape, communities and economy.