"Biological diversity is the key to the maintenance of the world as
we know it."
~ E.O. Wilson, Biodiversity
A joint program of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Grow Native! program helps
protect and restore our state's biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness
of native plants and their effective use. By building partnerships among
private industry, non-profit organizations, government agencies and landowners,
Grow Native! aims to significantly increase the demand for and use of native
plants on all landscapes.
Within the Grow Native! partnership, MDC provides individuals, organizations, schools and government agencies with information, education and training materials that help them discover and use native plants. MDA houses Grow Native's marketing and business development services for member businesses that supply native plants, seeds and related services such as design, installation and maintenance. Together, MDC's and MDA's efforts make it easy for everyone to discover, buy and successfully use Missouri source native plants on any landscape.
A shared vision of natural diversity and economic vitality
"We are truly excited about Grow Native! and the program growth that our partnership with the Missouri Department of Agriculture makes possible."
~ John Hoskins, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation
