The Livestock Conservancy
FarmingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Livestock Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to safeguarding nearly 200 heritage breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. It focuses on genetic conservation and the promotion of endangered breeds to preserve historic livestock diversity in the United States. Based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, the group covers a broad range of species, including donkeys, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Operating as a not-for-profit, it supports farmers, breeders, and conservation partners in preserving these genetic resources and promoting responsible stewardship of livestock diversity. In May 2026, it began observing International Heritage Breeds Week, signaling ongoing engagement with global conservation efforts.