The Livestock Conservancy

America's leading non-profit working to protect 190+ heritage breed farm animals from extinction. Join our movement to re-diversify American agriculture.

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#Heritagebreeds are a crucial part of sustainable agriculture!

#sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture

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Meet the Dales Pony!
This hardy heritage breed is known for its strength, stamina and versatility. Dales Ponies excel in driving, endurance and trekking. Critical on the Conservation Priority List, they need our help: https://t.co/aXNjiml4ze

#DalesPony

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Happy National Egg Day! 🥚 From deep brown to bright white and even blue and green, heritage chicken and duck breeds bring a wide range of eggs to the table. These breeds have supported local farms and markets for generations and continue to do so today.

#NationalEggDay

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Long ears. Big personalities. Important conservation work.

Three donkey breeds are currently listed on our Conservation Priority List:
• American Mammoth Jackstock
• Miniature donkey
• Poitou donkey

If you could spend a day with one, which would you choose — and why?

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Q: What makes the Ossabaw Island hog so unusual?

A: Scientists study them because their metabolism resembles Type 2 diabetes in humans. Listed as Critical on the Conservation Priority List, they need our help to survive. Learn more: https://t.co/koQHUcarDN

#OssabawIslandHog

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As International Heritage Breeds Month comes to an end, one thing is clear, these breeds are still here because people care.

Thank you for sharing your stories, photos, and support this month. Together, we can keep these animals part of our future.

#HeritageBreedsMonth

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Before International Heritage Breeds Month comes to a close, we want to celebrate the next generation of heritage breed stewards.

Share a photo of a young person with their favorite heritage breed and tell us what makes that breed special to them.

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As we celebrate International Heritage Breeds Month and 250 years of American history, we’re honoring the breeds that helped build our nation.

Before modern agriculture, heritage breeds plowed fields, provided food and fiber and shaped life on farms across the country.

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For some families, heritage breeds are part of growing up.

We would love to see the kids and young adults in your family who are helping care for rare breeds. Share a photo and tell us which breed they are raising.

#HeritageBreedsMonth #NextGenerationFarmers

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We're celebrating America's 250th by looking forward! Our latest Celebrating 250 podcast focuses on Youth and Heritage Breeds. Learn more about reaching the next generation of livestock and poultry conservationists! https://t.co/3y0vt2gvzV

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For Memorial Day, we share this 1929 photograph of Private John Hale holding U.S. Secretary of State Henry Stinson's tobacco-eating goat named "Master William Hamilton Bones."

The goat resembles Spanish goats. Photo from the Library of Congress digital collection.

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Happy Memorial Day from The Livestock Conservancy.

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We hope you have a safe and meaningful day spent with family, friends and the heritage breeds you love.

#MemorialDay #LivestockConservancy

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Who will carry this work forward?
During International Heritage Breeds Week, we’re celebrating the knowledge and experience that sustain rare breeds from one generation to the next.
What advice would you share with someone getting started with heritage breeds? Leave your thoughts

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Did you know that rare breed conservation truly is international? We are proud to be part of a global network of organizations championing rare breeds!

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Now Hiring!

We are seeking an organized, creative and mission-driven Education & Outreach Coordinator to support and grow our educational programs, outreach initiatives and participant engagement efforts.

Learn more and apply:
https://t.co/WBUe6xBG44

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Happy International Heritage Breeds Week! We're proud to be at the forefront of saving endangered agricultural breeds!

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International Heritage Breeds Week celebrates the livestock and poultry that connect us to our past and strengthen our future.
How are you helping rare breeds like Gulf Coast sheep (Critical) thrive? Share your story in the comments.

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Now accepting Microgrant applications!
Up to $2,000 is available to support your work with rare and heritage breeds—whether that’s improving infrastructure, expanding production, or growing your market.

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Next week is International Heritage Breeds Week! Celebrate with us! What do you do to highlight these amazing animals?

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We want to see the next generation of heritage breed stewards.

Share a photo of a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, student or young farmer with the heritage breeds they love, and tell us their name, age and the breed they help care for.

#HeritageBreedsMonth

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We want to see your history.
Do you have an old family photo with livestock or a current photo of a heritage breed you raise today? Share it in the comments and help us celebrate the role these animals have played in our nation’s story.

#HeritageBreedsMonth #LivestockConservancy