The Livestock Conservancy
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America's leading non-profit working to protect 190+ heritage breed farm animals from extinction. Join our movement to re-diversify American agriculture.
Pittsboro, NC
Joined November 2013
#Heritagebreeds are a crucial part of sustainable agriculture! #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture
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Sue Dobson of Oklahoma, a 2024-25 Microgrant recipient, will expand breeding facilities for several CPL chicken varieties including the Watch-listed Crevecoeur chickens pictured.
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Reading Recommendation: A Conservation Breeding Handbook examines the importance of livestock and poultry breeds and describes how individual breeders can be stewards of these genetic resources. Get it here:
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With almost 50 endangered chickens on our Conservation Priority List, Finding the right one for you can feel overwhelming. Luckily, we have a chick chart to help you! Get a brief overview of breeds' lay rates, recommended climates more:
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Congratulations to Youth Microgrant recipient Ainsley West of Delaware. She'll be purchasing new equipment to make shearing and hoof trimming her Leicester Longwool sheep easier. (Threatened on the Conservation Priority List).
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Despite being the focus of a national advertising campaign, Clydesdale horses are an endangered breed, listed as Threatened on the Conservation Priority List. Estimates are that there are fewer than 5,000 Clydesdales worldwide. Learn more:
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Membership in The Livestock Conservancy is a significant way to help in the conservation of endangered breeds. For as little as $4 per mo. you can help protect 180+ breeds including San Clemente Island goats (Critical on the Conservation Priority List).
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Your gift of corporate stock can benefit both you and the 180+ endangered breeds on the Conservation Priority List. Email us at info@livestockconservancy.org to learn more!
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One of the most talked-about commercials during tomorrow's game features a Clydesdale foal. Did you know that Clydesdales are endangered and listed as Threatened on the Conservation Priority List? (Photo: Clydesdale Breeders of US) Learn more:
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news, happenings, resources and events by subscribing to our monthly eNews. It's free!
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We thought this was appropriate this weekend. Enjoy the game!
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We're proud to introduce recipients of The 2024-2025 Livestock Conservancy Microgrants which help farmers, ranchers, shepherds, homesteaders and breed groups save Conservation Priority List breeds from extinction. Meet them here:
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Congratulations to our 2024-25 Microgrant Recipients! Read all about them!
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Congratulations to the recipients of The Livestock Conservancy's 2024-25 Microgrants. Meet our 15 winners:
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Members of The Livestock Conservancy recently met at the Fort Worth Livestock Show where they saw heritage breeds & visited w/ exhibitors about The Livestock Conservancy. We love it when members share enthusiasm for livestock conservation! Where can you tell your (our) story?
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Did you know that The Livestock Conservancy partners with breed organizations, universities, technical service providers & other groups to protect rare breeds like the Rocky Mountain/Mountain Pleasure horse (Critical on the Conservation Priority List).
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Our online calendar of heritage breed events across the country is growing! Do you know of an event that should be listed? Email us at info@livestockconservancy.org! Check out the calendar here:
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You now can support conservation efforts for heritage breeds like Slate turkeys (Conservation Priority List status: Watch) utilizing PayPal. Learn more about this convenient option!
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Friday Funny: People who take care of chickens like Michele Sullivan Burns, shown here with a Crevecoeur (listed as "Watch" on the Conservation Priority List), literally are chicken tenders.
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Did you know you can subscribe to The Livestock Conservancy's free monthly eNews? We'll send a summary of heritage breed news items, upcoming events & CPL breed highlights to your inbox with links for discovering even more conservation news. Sign up today!
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Reading Recommendation: "Making Your Small Farm Profitable" by Ron Macher offers a practical, step-by-step guide to operating a small farm and examines 20 alternative farming enterprises. Find it and other great resources at our bookstore!
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