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Follow us on Instagram & Twitter . The Livestock Conservancy is America's leading organization working to protect over 150 breeds of farm animals from extinction.

Last chance to be featured in The Livestock Conservancy's Holiday Gift Guide! If you're a member selling heritage breed ...
08/30/2026

Last chance to be featured in The Livestock Conservancy's Holiday Gift Guide!

If you're a member selling heritage breed products, don't miss this free opportunity to reach shoppers looking for unique gifts that support rare breeds and the people who raise them.

Your business could be featured throughout the holiday season on our social media channels, website, and in the Autumn issue of our quarterly member magazine.

It's free to participate—but submissions close soon. Add your products today! Click on the link in the comments to learn more!

Introducing another newly elected member of our Board of Directors: Stephanie Wetter.Stephanie is the director of animal...
08/29/2026

Introducing another newly elected member of our Board of Directors: Stephanie Wetter.

Stephanie is the director of animal welfare for the National Pork Board, where she leads science-based efforts to advance animal care, producer education, and continuous improvement across the U.S. pork industry. Meet our full board with the link in the comments.

The 2026 American Poultry Census, sponsored by Greenfire Farms, continues and needs your input! Whether your flocks are ...
08/28/2026

The 2026 American Poultry Census, sponsored by Greenfire Farms, continues and needs your input! Whether your flocks are large or small, if you are breeding chickens, ducks, geese or turkeys, your numbers count and will impact future conservation efforts. Make your flock count. Complete the survey by Aug. 31 and help guide future conservation priorities. Find the link to the survey in the comments.

New to our Board of Directors is Gregg Rentfrow, an extension professor of meat science at the University of Kentucky. J...
08/27/2026

New to our Board of Directors is Gregg Rentfrow, an extension professor of meat science at the University of Kentucky. Join us in welcoming Gregg to the Board! Meet our complete board on our website (link in the comments).

County fair season is in full swing, and we know many of our followers have been enjoying their local fairs! Tell us in ...
08/25/2026

County fair season is in full swing, and we know many of our followers have been enjoying their local fairs! Tell us in the comments: What's your favorite part of the county fair?

Managing Breeds for a Secure Future has been a go-to source for breeders of rare breeds from across the spectrum – wheth...
08/25/2026

Managing Breeds for a Secure Future has been a go-to source for breeders of rare breeds from across the spectrum – whether they are Master Breeders or just starting out. It serves as a toolkit for conserving genetic diversity to help breeders achieve long-term success in their breeding programs. This book covers the biological aspects of conservation breeding, creating market demand, and the important (and sometimes politically charged) role of breed associations as breed advocates. Managing Breeds for a Secure Future, Third Edition, is re-organized for better flow and includes over 100 pages of new content for breeders of livestock, poultry, and dogs.

Get your copy today (link in comments)!

Today we remember former Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum, who passed away yesterday. Kassebaum joined the Conservancy in...
08/24/2026

Today we remember former Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum, who passed away yesterday.
Kassebaum joined the Conservancy in 1982 and served as a board member from 1986-1993. She wrote a letter of support on behalf of our organization (then known as the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy) for the 1991 museum exhibit, "The Art of American Livestock Breeding" curated by John Dawes.

Our condolences to her family, friends and constituents.

Callene Rapp has been elected to our Board of Directors for the second time. Alongside her husband, Eric, she owns and o...
08/24/2026

Callene Rapp has been elected to our Board of Directors for the second time. Alongside her husband, Eric, she owns and operates Rare Hare Barn, which has grown to become the largest heritage meat rabbit business in the country.

Learn more about Callene and our entire board on our website. (Link in the comments.)

Santa Cruz horses are one of the Colonial Spanish breeds. These equines are long on history and are known for their even...
08/23/2026

Santa Cruz horses are one of the Colonial Spanish breeds. These equines are long on history and are known for their even temperaments and gentle dispositions. Learn about all of the Colonial Spanish breeds on our website (link in the comments).

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