Your gift of corporate stock can benefit both you and the 182 endangered breeds on the Conservation Priority List. Email us at [email protected] to learn more!

What can a Microgrant do for your farm, homestead or organization? Discover how one breeder used her Microgrant. youtube.com/watch?v=DQjv3s…

Christmas in July? Well, it's not too early to think about our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! If you will have Heritage Breed products for sale this holiday season, you need to be part of the Gift Guide, which will be shared both online and in our quarterly Newsletter. DM us today!

Meet the resilient Corriente cattle! Thriving in near-desert conditions, these agile and athletic cattle are crucial for maintaining biodiversity. With fewer than 2,000 breeding individuals, they are listed as Threatened. Support conservation efforts to ensure their survival!

It's National Ice Cream Day. We're sure many of you have favorite Heritage Breed Ice Cream recipes. Won't you make us all scream by sharing them in the comments?

Discover ways to overcome marketing challenges with heritage breed livestock and products with tips from experts on our "Marketing Mondays" YouTube sessions. Watch them here: bit.ly/Marketing-Mond…

The dual-purpose Southdown Sheep, prized for both wool and meat, graduated off the Conservation Priority List this year. Their early maturity and prolific lambing make them ideal for small farms. Keep supporting heritage breeds!

The Rural Advancement Foundation International is accepting applications for its Infrastructure Grants of up to $10,000 in selected states. Apply before Aug. 9. Learn more here: bit.ly/4ff7QRg

We are now accepting applications for our 2024-2025 Microgrant Program! Cash awards up to $2,000 are used for a variety of farm-related operations, including infrastructure, processing equipment or services, milk, meat, wool and egg production and more. livestockconservancy.org/micro-grant-pr…

Despite its name, the Australian Spotted Duck was developed in America around 1920. Now listed as Critical, this small, friendly bantam breed needs our help to avoid extinction. Support heritage breed conservation today! livestockconservancy.org/australian-spo…

The beginning of the Olympic games has us wondering: If there were events related to raising heritage breeds, what would they be?

It's National Day of the Cowboy and we salute all of the cowboys (and cowgirls) who understand the importance of protecting endangered livestock breeds like Pineywoods cattle! Learn more about this Threatened breed at livestockconservancy.org/pineywoods-cat…

The Summer edition of our Newsletter is on its way to members across the country. Wait? You don't get it? Join today! livestockconservancy.org/join

Microgrants are not just for individuals. There's a separate category for breed associations like 2023-2024 recipient the National Sebastopol Geese Association to improve their efficiencies, promotional efforts or registries and more. livestockconservancy.org/micro-grant-pr…

Tamworth Pigs have moved to the Recovering category. Known for their excellent foraging ability and lean meat, these pigs are a testament to the power of conservation. Let's keep them thriving! livestockconservancy.org/tamworth-pig

Just a couple of weeks left to apply for a Microgrant of up to $2,000. Learn more at livestockconservancy.org/micro-grant-pr…

youtube.com/watch?v=g-1TRO… There's still time to apply for a Microgrant, but hurry! Complete applications are due Aug. 15!

The North Central Region Sustainable Ag. Research and Education Program Partnership Grant Program is available. NCR-SARE’s Partnership Program is intended to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers bit.ly/3LWb3HY

Are you a food business owner looking to build your business through Instagram? Penn State University Extension is offering a live webinar to help, Oct. 10. Learn more: bit.ly/3WQLqxq

Penn State University Extension is offering a free webinar highlighting ways to use YouTube to grow your business, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/4cB08yh