Glades Crop Care, Inc. (GCC) is an independent research and agricultural consulting firm with headquarters in Jupiter, Florida. GCC is the largest crop consulting firm in the southeast United States and has earned national and international recognition for innovative pest and disease management programs. GCC's crop consulting sets the standard for quality and professional agricultural services to its grower clientele. The company was founded by Madeline Mellinger in 1972.

The Contract Research Division is likewise committed to the highest level of quality and professionalism. The Contract Research division offers a full complement of agricultural research services and tailors field trials to meet client needs. Complete confidentiality is guaranteed by the Contract Research division for all clients and projects.

  Glades Crop Care's newest service provides for Food Safety Education and Third Party Audits in response to this growing need within the fresh produce business. The Food Safety Services enable farming and packing operations to secure safe growing, harvesting, and packing programs.