The mission of the Missouri Prairie Foundation is to protect and restore prairie and other native grassland communities through acquisition, management, education, and research. MPF carries out its mission:
- by acquiring and managing original prairies and restoring or reconstructing other properties to native grasslands
- by organizing a variety of outreach and educational activities
- by supporting prairie research, and
- by supporting grassland wildlife-friendly land use policies and state, regional, and national conservation initiatives.
The Foundation strives to use the best and most innovative prairie management techniques on its properties and to help private landowners do the same. MPF also promotes the use of native plants through the Grow Native! program.