Navajo-Churro Lamb & Mutton Presidium

01/10/2026

Navajo-Churro sheep are the result of selective breeding by Native American and Hispanic people using pastoral practices, with varied environmental influences. Many geo-political, cultural and economic influences have contributed to today’s Navajo-Churro sheep, considered the first domesticated sheep breed developed in North America.

Learn more about this Critically-endangered breed at www.livestockconservancy.org/navajo-churro-sheep

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

The Mission of the Navajo-Churro Lamb & Mutton Presidium is;

"The Navajo-Churro Lamb Presidium, in partnership with Slow Food Phoenix, is dedicated to empowering the oldest sheep breed on the American continent and the communities that sustain it. We support Navajo-Churro producers through representation, advocacy, and access to fair, ethical markets that value heritage, sustainability, and animal welfare. Our mission is to ensure that this resilient breed, and the cultural traditions it embodies, continues to thrive through responsible stewardship, community collaboration and the preservation of traditional practices."

We are currently seeking/inviting Diné Navajo-Churro sheep producers in the Northern Agency Chapters to contact our Clearing Agent, Alan Moore at [email protected], or call (480) 524-4663 for more information on how to join our presidium, Ahéhee'.