THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY INC
Programs
Livestock Conservancy Species Support
SPECIES SUPPORT: THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY DOCUMENTS AND PROMOTES RARE BREEDS AND WORKS AS A CATALYST TO REINTEGRATE THEM BACK INTO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS. FAMILY FARMS RELY UPON THIS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO CHOOSE THE LIVESTOCK THAT WILL WORK ON THEIR FARMS. THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY SERVES AS EXPERTS TO BEGINNING AND EXPERIENCED FARMERS ON TOPICS RELATED TO ENDANGERED BREEDS. THE SHAVE 'EM TO SAVE 'EM INITIATIVE PROMOTES WOOL FROM RARE-BREED SHEEP, WHICH HAS INCREASED PRODUCER SALES BY 60% WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$146.1KEndangered Livestock Conservation
THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF ENDANGERED LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY BREEDS IN THE UNITED STATES. MORE THAN 1/3 OF THESE BREEDS WERE DEVELOPED IN NORTH AMERICA, AND THESE ARE OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE TO GENETIC CONSERVATION. SINCE 2013, FOURTEEN BREEDS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE CONSERVATION LIST. THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY WORKS WITH BREEDERS AND BREED ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE RARE BREEDS THROUGH CONSERVATION BREEDING, BREEDER EDUCATION, STRENGTHENING BREEDER NETWORKS, AND CRYOPRESERVATION. THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS BREED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PEDIGREE REGISTRY SERVICES. MICROGRANTS PROVIDE FARM IMPROVEMENTS FOR GROWING FLOCKS AND HERDS OF RARE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY BREEDERS OF ALL AGES. THIS WORK IS POSSIBLE THROUGH BROAD PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$250.2KEducation and Outreach for Livestock Breeders
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROVIDE FARMERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF ENDANGERED LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY. EDUCATION COVERS ALL FACETS OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, BREEDING, AND MARKETING THROUGH BOOKS, VIDEOS, ONLINE MATERIALS, AND EVENTS. VIRTUAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO EDUCATE BREEDERS ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY ALSO RAISED PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ENDANGERED BREEDS THROUGH OUR INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE BREEDS WEEK IN MAY AND NUMEROUS PUBLIC-FACING EVENTS AND APPEARANCES IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$129.4K
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