Podcasts about heritage breeds

Episode Description: “We need to think more about the ecosystem, and it's not always the cheapest way to do stuff. I think we're just trying to make a difference. And if we can make a living while making a difference, then that's really important.” —Jason Walker   Regenerative organic farming is more than just a method—it's a revolutionary approach to healing our planet's most critical resource: soil. It offers a holistic approach that sees agriculture not as an extraction process but as a recuperative, life-giving partnership with the Earth. Jason Walker is a visionary third-generation farmer who leads StarWalker Organic Farms, championing regenerative organic agriculture and raising heritage breed livestock in their natural environments. With a deep commitment to soil health, animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices, Jason is not just a farmer, but an educator and advocate for transforming our understanding of food production and its impact on human and environmental well-being. Listen in as Justine and Jason decode the complex landscape of regenerative organic farming, exploring the intricate connections between soil vitality, heritage breeds, certification standards, and the profound impact of conscious agricultural practices on nutrition and environmental sustainability. Meet Jason:  Jason Walker is a third-generation farmer and co-founder of StarWalker Organic Farms, a pioneering regenerative organic farm with nearly 45 years of organic farming experience. As a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture, Jason has transformed his family's farm by implementing regenerative practices that prioritize soil health, animal welfare, and ecosystem diversity. Jason is committed to educating consumers about the importance of regenerative farming and its impact on nutrition, environmental sustainability, and food production.    Website Instagram Facebook YouTube  TikTok Pinterest     Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube     Episode Highlights: 01:23 The Origin: StarWalker Organic Farms  07:34 Transitioning to Regenerative Organic  10:19 The Impact of Regenerative Farming on Soil and Ecosystem   21:38 Regenerative Farming: Challenges and Opportunities 29:03 Heritage Breeds and Nutrient-Dense Meat 38:44 Future Aspirations and Community Engagement 40:04 Availability and Accessibility of Regenerative Products

Discover the perfect chicken breed for your first backyard flock with expert advice from Eric Stromberg of Stromberg's Chickens.  Learn about friendly breeds, top egg layers, and predator-savvy tips to help new chicken keepers navigate the world of poultry. More from Mother Earth News and Friends

In this week's episode, we spotlight the very friendly heritage Midget White Turkey. Lisa Pregent, Senior Livestock Manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, joins us for a fun talk about keeping turkeys and the rest of the heritage breed livestock living at the historic site. We share our recipe for Easy Drop Sugar Cookies, and provide some retail therapy with vintage Chicken Glassware.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free!https://brightandearlycoffee.com/Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link for 10% off!https://tidd.ly/3Uwt8BfChicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Midget White Turkeys at McMurrayhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/midget_white_turkey_1.htmlMetzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon Estatehttps://www.mountvernon.org/Easy Drop Sugar Cookieshttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/easy-drop-sugar-cookies/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladies Support the show

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and fascinating La Fleche chicken. Jeanette Berenger, Senior Program Coordinator with the Livestock Conservancy, joins us to talk about heritage breeds at living history sites and what you can do to help. We share our recipe for butternut squash casserole and provide some retail therapy with vintage turkey tableware.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free!https://brightandearlycoffee.com/Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Metzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/The Livestock Conservancyhttps://livestockconservancy.org/Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJButternut Squash Casserolehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/butternut-squash-casserole/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladies Support the show

Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard  Chickens Show! In this episode, I chat with Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarl from the popular podcast Coffee with the Chicken Ladies. We talk about heritage breeds, why they're important, and what you should know about them. Hope you love it!Learn more about Coffee with the Chicken Ladies here. Order my new book Let's All Keep Chickens! here.Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for more.Join my mailing list and become part of Chickenlandia NationLearn more about Scratch and Peck Feeds and use the coupon code "chickenlandia15" for 15% off your first three purchases! Click here.Check out My Favorite Chicken for all your chicken needs and use the coupon code “chickenlandia10” for 10% off your first order!Check out Small Pet Select and use the promo code SPSFLOCK15 for 15% off!Buy all your REAL SALT and Redmond Agriculture Favorites here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 15% off!I love the supplements and other products from Grubbly Farms! Click here to check them out.Learn all the ways to preserve eggs so you can eat them all winter by clicking here: Homesteading Family's Preserving Eggs Class. Use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 25% off (offer valid through Jan 1, 2025)!Check out my TEDX Talk "I Dream of Chickens"Visit Welcome to Chickenlandia's website by clicking here!Submit your own chicken question here!Check out Welcome to Chickenlandia on YouTube by clicking here!Watch my TEDx Talk: I Dream of ChickensFind Welcome to Chickenlandia on:FacebookInstagram Twitter Write to us!Welcome to Chickenlandia™2950 Newmarket Street, Ste 101, PBM 125Bellingham, WA 98226Disclaimer Notice: The content of the Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube Channel, podcast, website, blog, vlog, and all social media is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinarian advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dependence on any information appearing on the Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube Channel, website, blog, vlog, and social media sites is entirely at your own The President of Chickenlandia has a new book now available called Let's All Keep Chickens! Order yours today by clicking here.

What makes a good egg layer? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Audra Trosper, Lead Editor of Goat Journal and Associate Editor of Backyard Poultry magazines. Learn about what to look for in the best egg layers, and how to support and nourish your layer hens through their annual cycles of laying and molting. More from Mother Earth News and Friends

Jeanette Baranger with The Livestock Conservancy was able to explain what a heritage breed is and what they are doing to preserve the ones that are left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we spotlight a classic Mediterranean beauty - the Minorca. In our Main Topic we share all of our tips for dealing with unwanted winter visitors who want to get to your chickens. This week's recipe is crazy good Hot Chocolate Cookies, and Retail Therapy is our favorite place to buy Comb Balm for dry winter wattles and combs.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963New Omega Mix!Bantam Coffee Roastershttps://bantamroasters.com/Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items!Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Strong Animals Chicken Essentialshttps://www.getstronganimals.com/Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/McMurray Hatchery - Minorcas Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJHot Chocolate Cookieshttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/hot-chocolate-cookies/ CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop  Support the show

In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful heritage breed - the Slate turkey! We visit the amazing Slate Run Farm living history site and learn about life, and Thanksgiving, in 1880s Ohio. We share our recipe for delicious Cornbread Sausage and Sweet Potato Stuffing, and give a review of Roosty's newest Feeder and Waterer set.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Bantam Coffee Roastershttps://bantamroasters.com/Use code FLUFFYBUTT for 10% off all items!Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Strong Animals Chicken Essentialshttps://www.getstronganimals.com/Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/McMurray Hatchery - Slate Turkeyhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/blue_slate_turkey.htmlLivestock Conservancy - Slate TurkeyNestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJSlate Run Farm Metro Parkhttps://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run-historical-farm/Cornbread Sausage and Sweet Potato Stuffing with Cranberrieshttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/cornbread-sausage-sweet-potato-stuffing-with-cranberries/Roosty's New Feeder and Waterer Sethttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Roostys/Homepage/page/3F901AFA-682A-4571-BD7D-792D7E7463E0CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shopSupport the show

Our podcast guests today are Jeri Robinson Lawrence and daughter Irina Lawrence Matthais.  This hardworking mother/daughter team has contributed a few soundbites in between Points A, B, C and X in the rush of the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival every year, but as they're the ones that everyone needs something from at all times, a relaxed moment has been hard to come by with these two.So we went to the mountain (so to speak, although it's southern Pennsylvania just west of the Susquehanna River, so there were a few hills in there).  They have plenty of things available on their website for anyone who might want some delicious shades, colors, and types of fiber, but the physical location of the farm and shop known as Flying Fibers is a place for the senses.  Sheep (mostly Shetlands, with a few Leicester and Wensleydale in the mix), chickens, dogs, cats, toddlers, and what seems like every other creature in Noah's Ark are napping, creating, munching, gamboling or just sitting picturesquely on this little homestead, with green pastures surrounded by waving wheat and banks of bee-covered lavender.  We don't know how they trained all the critters to perform so beautifully for the cameras (but not the husband, I'm afraid – he ran when we pushed “record”), but the visuals were absolutely lovely.  The scents were fantastic too -- lavender AND lanolin included.Our Shetland mascot, Jane, could not have a better home with better people.  And the world is a better place because of pretty much everything connected with this little spot of heaven.Links:https://www.flyingfibers.com/https://www.shetland-sheep.org/https://sheepandwool.com/Support the show

In this week's episode, we spotlight the ancient and super rare Gauloise Doree. We explain the differences between heritage breeds and hybrids, break down our 10 point physical exam for chickens, share our recipe for easy and delicious Salad Nicoise, and review Premo Guard, a new bug repellant spray for poultry.Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 30% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discounts. Click here for our affiliate link and use our code CWTCL30 to get your discount.Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Strong Animals Chicken Essentialshttps://www.getstronganimals.com/Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Greenfire Farms - Gauloise Doreehttps://greenfirefarms.com/gauloisedoree.htmlNestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJNicoise Saladhttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/nicoise-salad/Premo Guard All Natural Poultry Sprayhttps://premoguard.com/products/poultry-spray-32-oz-all-natural-non-toxic-premo-guardCWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesCWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop Support the show

#PODCAST - IF You Truly Want An Education On How Governments' Have Hammered and Hacked Our Food Supply THE LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST! It is a historical journey which explains to you WHY we now eat FRANKEN FOODS and how it all happened. This is part of my #SurviveTheCRAP series which is a special complimentary educational program and broadcast I do as part of #CutTheCrapShow SHARE THIS LINK get Food Smart SURVIVE whatever the government throws at you! https://survivethecrap.substack.com/p/where-does-your-food-come-from-history?sd=pf

Wyatt Evans, a participant in the Heritage Fire event coming to Canterbury Park in Minnesota the afternoon of Sunday June 25th.  Wyatt's team from Jester Concept's P.S Steak will be cooking meat over live fire along with other chefs from around the Twin Cities. In other words, it's a Chef's idea of fun under the summer sun. Or, Imagine charcoal grilling burgers in your backyard times ten. The ever-growing food culture of the cities made the Heritage Fire Tour a natural stop to showcase the talent and innovation of the restaurants using local ethically raised heritage breed pork and beef along with local sustainably grown heirloom vegetables and fruit. You can find more information on the event and tickets on their website, www.heritagefiretour.com We started our conversation with Wyatt talking about his plans for the Heritage Fire Tour then moved on to learn more about Wyatt Evans and his life in the industry.

This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen host Todd Schulkin welcomes Frank Reese, the president and founder of the Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Lindsborg, Kansas, and founder of the Good Shepherd Conservancy. They discuss the history of standardbred poultry, how heritage breeds differ from supermarket birds, and how Frank cooks his Thanksgiving turkey. Plus, Franks shares his Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

For many chicken-keepers, their backyard flock – no matter how big or small – is part of the family. And giving your feathered friends a home isn't just about getting fresh eggs, it can also be a way to live with better self-reliance, preserve heritage breeds, control where your food comes from, and more. In this episode, editor Jessica Mitchell sits down for a chat with Chrisie DiCarlo and Holly Callahan-Kasmala, two best friends who are living out the chicken-keeping lifestyle and sharing their wealth of knowledge through their podcast, “Coffee with the Chicken Ladies.” They join us to discuss how their podcast was born, the importance of heritage breeds, accessibility with chicken-keeping, and much more. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management. 

This week, Laura is joined by Caitlin and John Michael to discuss the benefits of farming sustainably. From crop rotation to heritage breeds, learn why sustainable farming is critical to the health of not only humans, but the entire planet. Discover some organizations that are already taking steps in the right direction and how you can too!Support the show

What do heritage livestock breeds have to do with sustainable and regenerative farming practices? For Aliza Eliazarov, photography was the discipline that helped her to confront the disconnect she felt with her relationship to her food sources and the land, and opened the door to the importance of preserving heritage breeds and supporting the regenerative farms that are raising them. Join us as we talk with Aliza, author of “On the Farm” a photo book about heritage livestock breeds, about her stunning livestock portraiture, our shared love of animals, and the benefits of raising heritage and rare animal breeds in contrast with conventional farming practices.  Aliza's livestock photography career began when she noticed chickens in a community garden in New York city and decided to start photographing them. Since then, she has made portraits of all kinds of farm animals, from ducks to bison. Her work takes animals out of the context of the farm, focusing on the animals themselves and giving the viewer the opportunity to consider the role that these animals might play in their lives. Aliza believes that slow living comes easier through the observation and companionship of animals. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, Podtail, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Photography  Conservation  Preservation Heritage Breeds  Resources Mentioned:  Modern Farmer Magazine Tammy White Good Dirt Episode  Liz Riffle Good Dirt Episode  Angela Ferraro Fanning Good Dirt Episode  “On the Farm”, Aliza's Book  “Best Dog Book”, In Production  Guest Info: Connect with Aliza Eliazarov at alizaeliazarov.com Instagram @aliza.eliazarov Facebook, Aliza Eliazarov Follow Us: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Satu and Sami Kumpulainen are siblings from Sievi in Ostrobothnia, Finland, who have dedicated their lives to sheep and wool. Together, they run the Isokummun farm and wool mill, which produces high quality yarn from the heritage breeds, Finnsheep and Kainuugrey. There are very few sheep farms focused on wool production in Finland simply because it is very hard to run this type of business—despite domestic wool being in high demand. Finland's entry to the EU in 1995, and the lack of policies that would support domestic wool production, have left the country with a lack of infrastructure and know-how about the wool care for domestic sheep breeds. Due to this, most wool from sheep farms in Finland is considered a waste product and the indigenous Finnish breeds with high quality wool are in danger of going extinct. This is something that Satu and Sami want to change. Through the farm and mill operations at Isokummun, the Kumpulainen siblings aim to revitalize domestic wool production from heritage breeds in an ethically sound and environmentally friendly way. The Kumpulainens' ethos is about fostering a respect for the indigenous Finnish sheep breeds and the incredible quality wool that these sheep can give us—if we care for them properly. In our conversation, we talk about what's so special about Finnish sheep breeds, the challenges sheep farmers have in Finland, and the rocky road taken by wool and yarn before it arrives to the shops.

19:45 – 23 heritage sheep fiber profiles - https://livestockconservancy.org/get-involved/shave-em-to-save-em/heritage-sheep-fiber-profiles/22:30 – Breed profiles for each species - https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/____________________________________Why are heritage breeds endangered?

In this week's episode, we sit down with four breed organization members. We have representatives from the World Heritage Yak Conservancy, American Boer Goat Association, Cattlemen's Texas Longhorn Registry, and American Milking Devon Cattle Association to discuss genetics, small farms, and what makes their livestock breeds so unique.Links:https://www.heritageyak.comhttps://www.ctlr.orghttps://www.abga.orghttps://www.milkingdevons.orghttps://livestockconservancy.orgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

We are a little goofy at this time of the year.  So, Elara and I put a little ditty together to start this week's episode off,  but it's not about Jack and Diane. It'll go down as a classic. We look forward to bringing you more fun and exciting episodes from our adventures in the upcoming year, but we won't give up our day jobs. Happy New Year!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

We talked a month ago about the cost of that comfy sweater from the knitting side of things, but now we're going to go back a little bit further.  The Sheep itself (or goat, or llama, or…).  But that's not the only thing we need to trace in that regard.  There's the shepherd, which sprang into existence at the moment the sheep was domesticated.  Our podcast today brings back Tammy White, of Wing and a Prayer Farm in Shaftsbury, Vermont.  Little did anyone know, but among her many other talents, Tammy is a writer.  Her article “The Cost of Farm Yarn” was published in Taproot Magazine's Issue 36, and not only were they kind enough to give permission for us to broadcast it, but we have the author herself reading it.  As an extra, Taproot is going to send us the pdf's with all of that juicy cost breakdown to go with it (you accounting people are salivating, I'm sure), and we'll post it on the Backyard Green Films YouTube channel.For all you shepherds who watch your flocks (and herds) every cold, dark night of the year, this one's for you. Links:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/domestication/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkahhttps://taprootmag.com/products/issue-36?variant=31025619763258https://www.wingandaprayerfarm.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

In this week's episode we sit down with Becky Serres, a retired employee of Ft. Robinson State Park in Crawford, Nebraska. We were at Ft. Robinson to film the Longhorn roundup and ran into Becky as she volunteered to saddle up her horse and help herd these 125 head of cattle to their winter pasture.  The Ft. Robinson herd is one of the last few publicly-owned herds of the original style of longhorns remaining in the U.S., what we might call CTLR cattle.Besides the longhorn herd, there is plenty of history at this park as well.  In August 1873, the Red Cloud Agency was moved from the North Platte River to the White River, near what is now Crawford, Nebraska, in the northwest corner of the state. The following year in 1874, the area became a military camp at the agency site.  From 1874 through 1948 it housed Native Americans to German POW's, was remount station during WWI and training dogs and pack animals for the Italy Theatre in WWII.Becky Serres worked there for 30 years, until her retirement last year. She love's the history that her great state of Nebraska and especially that of Ft. Robinson. So, please sit back and enjoy our interview with Becky Serres.Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Robinsonhttp://outdoornebraska.gov/fortrobinson/https://stateparks.com/fort_robinson_state_park_in_nebraska.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Horsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_SoldierSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

A truly interesting couple on the Mas Vacas Tour 2021, Part 2 (or is it 3 now?) was James and Debbie Farr of Farr Cross Ranch.  They sat down with us (okay, so the people stood, but some of the cows were prone) in the hot, breezy, lush and green fields of Terrell, Texas…WAIT.  Lush green fields?  Texas?  We're expected to believe THAT one?!?!Yep – and we have visuals to prove it.  James and Debbie live in an area just east of Texas that is fortunate enough to be in a sweet spot, as far as rain is concerned this year.  And that's a good thing, because it's all about the grass, according to James.  He's an Original Longhorn fan, sure, but he's a guy with a business perspective on the issue.  Rate of gain, marketability, and the realities of beef production are his focus.  He's a guy with a business bent and a vision, and one of those that's hoping to combine the realities of business in beef production with genetic potential in the CTLR universe.For a location shoot, this one couldn't have been prettier.  That's a good thing, because the nice footage somewhat mitigated the loss of the portable mics somewhere on 160 acres of lovely green grass.  The next time Elara rides on the back of the ATV, she will hold on to the gear bag a little tighter, for the sake of her marriage.And just a side note – If you want to see some truly snazzy custom handmade western boots, check out our links for Debbie's company, Mercedes Boots.  You won't get these at your local shoe store -- even in Texas.Links:http://www.farrcrosslonghorns.com/https://www.ctlr.org/http://mercedesboots.com/https://www.ctlc.orgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Independence is a beautiful thing, isn't it?  We usually associate that with being alone or apart, but it can also be something a little different, especially in the economic community.  This week we celebrate July 4th here in the U.S., the anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence, way back in 1776.  That little piece of paper means a lot to a great number of people, and it fundamentally changed our way of life on this continent.One of the historic precursors of that document is an event we all learned in elementary school.  The Boston Tea Party sticks in many people's minds as representative of much of why we broke apart in the first place, and to many, it was about freedom and economics.  Money (in whatever form) is another little piece of paper that means more than it looks like at first, and within our agricultural system, small farmers and ranchers feel that more than most.We're not asking you to dump the figurative tea in the harbor today – actually just the opposite.  You can speak with your dollars, and give independence to small farms across the country, if that's what you believe in.  Buy with purpose, and make it count.  It might not mean much to you, but it might mean everything to someone else, and preserve their ability to be self-sufficient.  And the beauty of it is that it preserves ours as well.  Links:https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_Warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Tea_Partyhttp://www.boston-tea-party.org/https://www.ucf.edu/news/7-influential-protests-in-american-history/https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott#:~:text=The%20Montgomery%20Bus%20Boycott%20was%20a%20civil%20rights,as%20the%20first%20large-scale%20U.S.%20demonstration%20against%20segregation.https://cattlemensdays.com/https://silktreefarm.com/Silk-Tree-Farm-Meat-Shares-c47071262Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Why am I here?  What day is it?  What planet are we on, anyway?  Those questions and more…Today's podcast comes to you from a hotel room in Ashtabula, Ohio.  After a crazy month (or two or…) of travel, we're asking those existential questions of the hotel room ceiling.  It's hard to keep track of all of those things when the world is spinning faster and faster, it seems, and most especially when a road seems more like a fast way to get somewhere and less like an enjoyable ride.But we found a man that reminds us of the meaning one might find at the beginning, end and all things in between.  Ralph Rice of Riceland Meadows is an author, blogger and North American Suffolk Horse Association member, but might just be more of a philosopher than any of the above.  We truly enjoyed our NASHA get-together, and most especially our conversation with Ralph, because sometimes, we all need a reminder of why we do what we do, and why it just might be important to travel at Draft speed, instead of lightspeed.Links:https://ricelandmeadows.com/ https://www.suffolkpunch.com/index.php https://horseprogressdays.com/2021-hpd/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

This week Basil had a litter of piglets.  On Saturday, I did my initial evaluation and thought that it might be helpful for me to explain what I look for in a pig.  So, on this episode I talk about the things that are important to me as a breeder.Here is a link to this week's Five Minute Friday.I also mention The Livestock Conservancy and The American Guinea Hog Association.Enjoy!!Brianhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shophttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcasthttp://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomesteadhttps://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=enhttps://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcastBrian@thehomesteadjourney.netSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.hjp)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.hjp)

A little information about Heritage breeds week with RJ Azaghudurai

Many countries use stamps as a way to tell people about their culture and their history, all in a little corner of a piece of paper.  It's a great PR opportunity to have a publicly-visible thing that can be very personal to those that send, and those that receive, and maybe some others along the way.  Today, on May 17, 2021, it's only fitting that Mount Vernon, Virginia (the home of George Washington's…donkey) will host the United States Postal Service and their new release of the Heritage Breed Stamp series.  It is a much-anticipated and much-needed PR boost to help celebrate some of the amazing diversity our agricultural universe holds, and these are but a few of the animals that reflect our cultures, our peoples, our differences and our strengths:-The Mulefoot Hog-Wyandotte Chicken-Milking Devon Cow-Narragansett Turkey-American Mammoth Jackstock Donkey-Cotton Patch Goose-San Clemente Island Goat-American Cream Draft Horse-Cayuga Duck-Barbados Blackbelly SheepStamps are kind of like DNA, are they not?  A story of where we've been, where we're going, and who we are, all wrapped up in a little thing that does its job every day, but often is taken for granted.   A very intimate, personal thing that has meaning and purpose and connection.  Sounds like a heritage breed DNA parallel to me.We hope you support your postal service and your agricultural history by buying a set of the new Forever Heritage Breeds stamps, beautifully photographed by Aliza Eliazarov (who has promised to be on an upcoming podcast – stay tuned!).  Why not send a little piece of meaning and connection to someone you love?   Links:https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/0416ma-new-heritage-breeds-forever-stamps-available-may-17.htm https://link.usps.com/the_list/old-stock/ https://www.netaonline.org/episode/holstein-dilemma https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8736632/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://www.usps.com/ https://www.mountvernon.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

The Backyard Green Films universe this week:Our San Diego Screening of The Holstein Dilemma documentary is here.The exciting new Heritage Breed Stamp Series at the USPS hits next Monday.We have a shot at something big.  Holy Cow.Links:https://www.netaonline.org/about-us https://www.netaonline.org/episode/holstein-dilemma https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8736632/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://www.usps.com/ https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/0416ma-new-heritage-breeds-forever-stamps-available-may-17.htmSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

It's that time again – Bishop Mule Days.  We're going to bring you back to that wild adventure with an interview with Bill Garrett, of Garrett Jackstock.  He came all the way from Stillwell, Oklahoma to show off his gorgeous ass.  We would know, because we looked (ba-dum-dum)(And yes, we will take every cheap and easy shot we can on this one).  Mule days is a wild, colorful celebration that highlights all the differences that can occur when you cross a donkey and a horse.  Mules come in all shapes and sizes - big, small, short, tall, brown, white, spots, stripes (well, maybe not stripes, but for the zedonk people I'm sure that exists somewhere).  There is variety everywhere you look in Bishop this month, whether it's the equines or the people you go to see.We'll be heading east this month while Bill is heading west, so we'll probably cross somewhere on the I-10.  We'll put our hand out and wave as soon as we see those big ears sticking out the side of the trailer.  They're irresistible.  So join us for today's podcast, where Bill shows us his…donkey (Mammoth Jackstock, to be specific).  He has been breeding them and heading to Bishop for more years than many of you have been alive, and can name names to prove it.  All rated G, of course.Links:https://www.garrettjackstock.com/https://muledays.org/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulehttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2020/1117-usps-announces-upcoming-stamps.htmSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Every once in a while we meet someone who is unabashedly direct. Straightforward.  Sometimes even to the point of becoming – dare we say it – politically incorrect.  Not in a mean way, and completely without malicious intent; it's just that they don't pull their punches, and they tell you what they think.    It can be refreshing sometimes, can it not? You can have some really substantive conversations with people who are willing to be plain spoken, and some even better ones with people who are also passionate, hardworking, and believe in a really good cause.  In this case, we're referring to Elwood Quinn of La Ferme Quinn, just outside of the city of Montreal, Canada.  We had a chance to speak with him in 2016 at a Livestock Conservancy conference, where he was representing Rare Breeds Canada.Elwood is retired now from Farming and his Director duties, but we have no doubt that he's still as hardworking and feisty as ever.  We're looking forward to having our border with our neighbors to the North open soon, so we can go see how he's doing, and get an in-person update on life on a Canadian farm.  Maybe we'll pick fresh strawberries and asparagus while we're there at La Ferme Quinn.  We'll be very direct on that request, to be sure, eh?.Links:https://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/https://www.lafermequinn.qc.ca/histoire.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depressionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatest_Generationhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_Americahttps://pulses.org/what-are-pulseshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_depressionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Our Mates Farm is just down the road. Coreen Ung and Mathew Tack have turned an old, run down apple orchard into a thriving small farm, producing over 50 different varieties of apples, as well as lamb and pork. They believe in being radically transparent, and encourage their customers to come to the farm to understand where their food comes from, and while they're there, become mates.Coreen takes us through the set up of the farm currently, how they use regenerative practices to manage their orchard organically. She also shares their story of how they chose to become farmers. It's inspirational and brave, and will motivate many of you who are thinking about doing something similar. Its an incredibly heart warming conversation that covers a variety of topics, including how growing food brings you and the community together.And for great piglet pics, check out their social media: Instagram and FacebookWWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)

Infrastructure.  Is it a “sexy” word for most people?  Definitely not.  But to some of us, the truly exciting part is that effort now can often translate to big gains in the future. Building something that will last long after you're gone takes time, focus, thought, and usually quite a bit of money.You might think we're talking about all that stuff with the massive stimulus spending swirling in the news this week, but that's not a pile we want to step in, over or through (how many zeros are in a trillion, anyway?).  But it does bring up a point – why is infrastructure investment important?  The answer is, whether it be an investment of time, or thought, or capital, when you spend on things that will improve an item or a quality of something over time, the benefit can be magnified in the future.  The guy we'll talk about today did just that, and he changed the face of agriculture forever.Elaine Shirley met up with us in Colonial Williamsburg back in 2016 to give us a grand tour, replete with history.  We're bringing you her story of the Leicester Longwool sheep breed and its founder, Englishman Robert Bakewell.  You might not have heard of him before, but his influence on agricultural genetics and perpetuating breed typing had lasting impact on not only the concept of scientific management in farming, but our view of genetics in all fields of study.  If you get an immediate mental picture of a specific breed type when one is named (e.g. German Shepherd dog), Bakewell might be the guy you should thank.  All that, and his Leicester Longwools sometimes glow like a lightbulb when you put them in the sun.And speaking of thanks -- Elaine – you're a true champ.  Nankins and Devons and Leicesters – Oh, My!-------------Links:https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/rare-breeds/https://www.ans.iastate.edu/about/history/people/robert-bakewellhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Bakewellhttps://www.leicesterlongwool.org/https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/an-open-letter-from-dr-phillip-sponenberghttps://www.thoughtco.com/millions-billions-and-trillions-3126163https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=biggest+global+economic+crisis+in+historyhttps://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/new-dealhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infrastructureSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

If I say, “The glories of Spain,” you may think of modern cathedrals, or historic armadas, or Inigo Montoya.  But no matter what you think of when Spain is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind might not be “livestock.”  If you live in North America, though, maybe you should put that one in the mental hopper, because when Ponce de Leon came over to Florida in 1521 looking for the fountain of youth (here set up a colony somewhere in there too), things fundamentally changed over here.  Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens – the whole shebang was on the boat.  Not all of them made it, though, because they had to contend with heat, humidity, bugs, panthers, heat, snakes, and humidity, among other things.  Florida:  Adapt or die.One of the things that did make it was starter stock for the sturdy, smart, smooth-gated equine that became known as the Florida Cracker Horse.  It not only survived, but thrived, and became known as a superior cow pony in the swampy wild land that was Florida of old - before Disney tamed it, of course.Stephen Monroe (the Cowboy Poet) is our guest today, and he'll tell us about these amazingly well-adapted animals, and how their history is our history.  And he'll talk a little bit about the heat, too.  And the humidity.Links:https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Livestock/Cattle-Bovine/Cracker-Cattle-and-Cracker-Horse-Programhttps://web.archive.org/web/20130111135339/http://www.floridacrackerhorses.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Cracker_Horsehttps://floridacrackerhorseassociation.com/http://www.floridacrackercattle.org/about.shtmlhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030242952755https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/juan-ponce-de-leonhttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-comanche/https://www.fdacs.gov/https://www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/fort-griffin/history/legendary-longhornshttps://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/official-state-longhorn/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Today we've reached a momentous day here at Backyard Green Films.  This is the 100th episode of the agri-Culture podcast, which is a pretty big deal for us.  When we started this whole podcast idea, we had no idea that we'd still be doing this almost two years after we started.  And it coincides with the final touches on our film, for which I'm pleased to say we're in the process of finalizing distribution.Both of the film and our podcast have been a long road we've travelled, and it has been and continues to be one of the most difficult and joyous things in my life.  But thinking about the last five years of the film and the 100th episode of our podcast have put me in a rather emotional state at times this month.  Today's podcast is about the spirit of those beginnings and endings and everything in between.  Very much like the cycles of agriculture itself, when you think about it.Links:https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com/https://nationaltoday.com/january-holidays/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yohanan_ben_Zakkaihttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-jewish-arbor-day-1516925347?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/judaism/2000/01/plant-a-tree-it-can-be-a-spiritual-event.aspxhttps://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tu-bishvat-ideas-beliefs/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Have you ever delved into logistics?  We haven't much either (except for a required course for a BS in Business, which involved a lot of spreadsheets, chaos theory, and 42 reams of paper).  The parts and pieces of how to get the things we need where we need them isn't something we think about a lot  – until it actually matters to us.  But in agriculture, the process of logistics is critical, and it starts with the animal itself.  The best supply chain in the world isn't going to help you much if the thing you're supplying doesn't fit the needs of the consumer.  It's a long-term commitment when you raise animals, and getting said critter from the birth stage to the end product is sometimes the simpler part of the equation.  Today, we have Part 2 of our podcast from Shepherd's Lane farm in Lebanon, Oregon.  , surrounded by multitudes of little wooly gray bodies, and talked with us about his Gotlands, sheep in general, and the intricate dance that is necessary to maintain genetic lines that produce something marketable, and not just pretty.  Or hardy.  Or pest and disease resistant.  Or productive.  Or true to breed requirements.  Or…well, we won't go on, but there's a ton of stuff to consider when breeding sheep, before you ever get to the feed and manure part (And you thought farming was just about feeding and caring for the little guys).  We then move out to the green, green grass of the side pasture, where Joy showed off her herding skills, though maybe the Border Collies were doing some work, too.  All that gorgeous gray shining in the sunlight was a beautiful thing to see, so we're going to put a video up on YouTube for you on this one. Stay tuned for our next visit with the Dallys - lambing season on Shepherd's Lane for the Valais Blacknose project (new home of the amazingly cute panda muppet sheep).  We'll find out if the world IS black and white, and not just shades of gray.  We do love those little curly charcoal-colored Gotlands though, so we hope it's both.Links:https://www.shepherdslane.com/thedallyshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/shepherdslanehttp://www.toprams.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

For some people, an idyllic childhood was all about birthday parties, sleepovers and soccer games.  And while those are undoubtedly a fixture for many, for others it was also about cleaning manure out the rabbit hutches and picking green beans until your fingers won't move anymore.  Idyllic, you might question?  Yep – one of the best ways to grow up, at least the future me has determined.  Having agriculture as a part of daily life when you're young teaches many great life lessons, and shapes us, our work patterns, and our view of the world.Our podcast guest today has this perspective in common with your host, having grown up in a family that probably also hatched duck eggs in the guest bathroom and knew how to use a manure fork (thank you for your patience, Mom).  Libby Henson comes from a family of agriculturalists at the genetic level.  She said her father, Joe Henson, “was born an actor, but ran away to be a farmer,” and practiced that vocation robustly, both in the animals they raised and in his activism.  He started Britain's Cotswold Farm Park in 1971 and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in 1973.  Libby's brother Eric is also a conservation farmer, showing up on the BBC's Countryfile show on the telly every week.Libby is a force of nature, and outstanding in her field (never gets old, that one).  Her resume includes titles like first Director of The Livestock Conservancy, Co-founder and Co-director of Grassroots Pedigree Software Solutions, and Very Smart British Lady (okay, we took some liberties with that last one).  Our conversation took place in November of 2017, so in addition to learning about her important work, we'll get her perspective on a few ag things starting to hit the news at that time.  Funny how things change, but stay the same – they keep coming around again and again.  Kind of like the production patterns of zucchini.Links:https://home.grassroots.co.uk/meet-the-team/https://home.grassroots.co.uk/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1jOFhCkt38https://www.rbst.org.uk/https://www.livestockconservancy.org/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-34456953http://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/adam/about/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Winter is a pretty bleak time most everywhere right now.  And even though it just started, this year it seems like the gray skies are going to go on forever.  Yes, there's a none-too-subtle parallel to the difficulties on planet earth right now.But Spring is coming.   Sooner or later, winter will end, and a new season will arrive.  We can all take a lesson from those that have learned from the practice of agriculture, and gaze out at the bareness, but imagine things as they soon will be -  full and green and bursting with life. The winter has been a cold one, but we just have to remember the words of Hal Borland:   “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”A very, very Happy New Year to all of you, from Rick and Elara and Backyard Green Films.  We hope you join us in our hope for an early Spring. Links:https://archives.yale.edu/repositories/11/resources/1667?stylename=yul.ead2002.xhtml.xsl&pid=beinecke:borland&clear-stylesheet-cache=yes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Borland https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/herecomesthesun.html https://genius.com/Electric-light-orchestra-mr-blue-sky-lyricsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

We've been waiting four years to say it:  We're done. Well, “done” once the technical, legal and distribution people have their say, but we'll be handing it over to them within the next two weeks.  We'll make sure to keep you posted on how to see the film in the upcoming months.  We'd like to thank you, our audience, for sticking with us here at Backyard Green Films, and for sharing the journey with us on this road.But as we wrap up this film and start to think about what might be on the road ahead, we want to say a special thank you this Christmas to the people who allowed us into their lives, and shared their stories with us.  The real stars of our Wonderful Life are the farmers, ranchers, scientists, veterinarians, fiber producers, breeders, butchers, and everyone else having to do with the creation, nurturing, and distribution of agricultural products that we love to talk about.  As we've learned on a planetary scale in this tumultuous year, we need everyone the agricultural supply chain, and need them desperately.  It's often a thankless responsibility, but always a critical one.  In the words of Clarence the angel, in one of our favorite movies, “Strange, isn't it?  Each man's life touches so many other lives.  And when he isn't around he leaves and awful hole, doesn't he?”Go watch the movie, please.  It's a Wonderful Life.  And it's truly wonderful because you shared yours with us.Links:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038650/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://parade.com/1105524/alexandra-hurtado/its-a-wonderful-life-quotes/https://backyardgreenfilms.com/ https://backyardgreenfilms.com/the-holstein-dilemma/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/agriCulturePodcast)

Today we are joined on the show by Aliza Eliazarov to discuss her new book, On The Farm: Heritage and Heralded Animal Breeds in Portraits and Stories, we’ll dive into what drew her to taking studio portraits of livestock and some of the stories she’s gained along the way.Connect with Aliza!alizaeliazarov.comShow notes:https://intellectualagrarian.com/onthefarm 

The last few decades have brought significant technological transitions in rangeland science and animals, specifically with advances in wireless and sensor technologies and access to “big data”. Dr. Cibils answers a few key questions: How can we direct inevitable change in desirable ways? Through these transitions, which can sometimes be disruptive economically or socially, how can we sustain the flow of rangeland products to consumers and improve environmental conditions in order to maintain or increase the well-being of those who live, work, and recreate on rangelands? Dr. Cibils and Tip discuss using technology to reduce ranch operational costs, GPS-enabled animal trackers that provide real-time location data, renewed interest in heritage breeds such as Criollo and Raramuri, and more. Learn more about Dr. Cibils' work at https://southwestbeef.org/ Recently published papers are available here: https://jornada.nmsu.edu/user/10211/biblio. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3cgfYRq

It's an important week in the animal world as we celebrate National Heritage Breeds Week and discuss why it's so important for more people to get involved with protecting these heritage breeds from extinction. National Heritage Breeds Week is time to raise awareness, get the media involved, launch press releases, write magazine articles, have farmers hold educational events, get the school kids involved. All with the mission of coming together for breed conservation. Visit HeritageBreeds.org

Join us the Livestock Conservancy crew at the Mother Earth News Fair in Asheville, NC this weekend. April 11th and 12th.Now if you are not familiar. MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine has been helping folks live self-reliant, sustainable, meaningful lives for more than 40 years. With an audience of more than 3 million readers worldwide, it is the largest and longest-running environmental lifestyle magazine on the planet.MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS are fun-filled, family-oriented sustainable lifestyle events that feature dozens of practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops from the leading authorities on: Renewable Energy, Small-Scale Agriculture, Gardening, Green Building, Green Transportation and Natural Health.Stop by The Livestock Conservancy's stage or 27' Mobile Podcasting & Conservation Studio to learn more about Heritage Breeds. www.HeritageBreeds.org

Elizabeth Schnebel watched her parents and grandparents farm and for the last 30 years has been farming heritage breed livestock herself. On her farm she has Oberhasli goats under the herd name SWISS*DREAMS, and the Shire, Mediterranean Miniature Donkey, a few chickens such as the Aracauna, the Dominique, Rhode Island Reds and the Transylvanian Naked Neck. Discover more at www.HeritageBreeds.org

Today's conversation is with Polly Festa, Livestock manager at the Accokeek Foundation. This foundation was formed more than 50 years ago and is the steward of 200 acres on the shore of the Potomac River in MD. Now there are many facets to the foundation, but today episode is focusing on their Heritage Livestock.

Choosing a breed to work with is often the most rewarding and fun part of getting involved with heritage breeds. Linking your own interests, abilities, and facilities with the needs and status of the breed is exciting. Making sure the fit is good all the way around benefits the farmer, the breed, and the future of agriculture. This podcast covers the 7 things to think aobutas you embark on a project raising heritage breed animals. Visit HeritageBreeds.org to learn more.

Discover more about Heritage Breeds and which ones are considered to be the traditional livestock breeds that were raised by our forefathers. These are the breeds of a bygone era, before industrial agriculture became a mainstream practice. These breeds were carefully selected and bred over time to develop traits that made them well-adapted to the local environment and they thrived under farming practices and cultural conditions that are very different from those found in modern agriculture. Visit HeritageBreeds.org to get involved.

The Heritage Breeds podcast is brought to you by The Livestock Conservancy. They are involved in protecting nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Now, you may be scratching your head and thinking, “but I see cows and chickens all the time, how can they be endangered?” Just like there are endangered species such as pandas, tigers, and elephants, there are also endangered livestock and poultry BREEDS. Specifically, 21% of the world's 8,000 livestock breeds are in danger of extinction. It is these breeds that The Livestock Conservancy works to protect. In this podcast series you'll meet the animals, breeders, and people working to save them from extinction. Visit HeritageBreeds.org to get involved.