"...when the
last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another Heaven
and another Earth must pass before such a one can be again."
-William Beebe
Ensuring the future of agriculture through the genetic conservationand promotion of
endangered breeds of livestock and poultry.
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
Founded in 1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock. We hope you’ll browse through these pages and learn more about the diverse and valuable agricultural heritage that is ours to enjoy and to steward.
News/Updates
NEWS:
Enter the ALBC Heritage Chicken Starter Kit Giveaway (Click here)
Present at the 2013 ALBC National Conference (Click Here)