An Introduction to Heritage Breeds

An Introduction to Heritage Breeds: Saving and Raising Rare Breed Livestock and Poultry by the Livestock Conservancy D. Phillip Sponenberg, Jeannette Beranger and, Alison Martin

Heritage Breed animals naturally developed over thousands of years to fit with local environments, farming methods and purposes are wonderful choices for today's small scale sustainable farms. Explore the origins and attributes of hundreds of heritage breeds to find animals well suited yo your needs and goals. You'll be preserving genetic diversity for future generations while benefiting from resilient, economical livestock.