MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Protect the future of agriculture by attending a virtual safety and health workshop devoted to safeguarding youth who work on farms and ranches, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CDT), Sept. 28. The workshop is being hosted by AgriSafe Network, the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety and the […]

WASHINGTON — Ever wondered what is gene or bio banking and how it could help conserve your favorite heritage breed? We’ve got you covered. The Livestock Conservancy is partnering with Stallion AI Services & Nature’s Safe, Viagen Pet’s and Equine, Trans Ova Genetics, and Sexing Technologies to bring you an Genebanking Online Workshop on March […]

WASHINGTON — Zero-waste pledges and concepts like upcycling, while seemingly novel, long predate their widespread adoption. In fact, our ancestors demonstrated most clearly their commitment to the environment and the preservation of our planet by following these practices even before they were in vogue. This is perhaps best exemplified in their conversion of hides and […]

WASHINGTON — One of the best ways to save critically endangered livestock and poultry is to create a market for their products. Increasing awareness and demand for products made from heritage breed animals makes conservation economically viable for the farmers who raise them. Launched in February 2019, The Livestock Conservancy’s Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Initiative continues […]