Promote and Protect Animal Ag: Livestock Conservancy now has new leadership

The Livestock Conservancy aims to promote nearly 200 breeds, preserving ag animals in the U.S. and the non-profit has just named new leadership to advance its mission.

Executive Director, Allison Kincaid spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what the organization does, the top priorities for the new leadership, and the importance of protecting these breeds.

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