In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

The Mangalitsa pig, a "heritage breed" hailing from Hungary, is prized for its flavor. The woolly coat is a bonus. Courtesy Molly Peterson, Heritage Hollow Farm Jere Gettle was 8 years old when he ...

PHILOMATH, Ore. — The prodigious size of some modern sheep breeds doesn’t count as an asset for Annie Tuttle’s small but diversified livestock operation. “They’re designed for a farm with equipment ...

Hog Island Sheep can shed their wool but can be shorn for fiber. Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and more. Many ...

Heritage breeds have evolved over centuries to be productive in myriad conditions. From heat to invasive species, hardy heritage animal breeds can handle weather extremes that commercial breeds would ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Connor Prairie in Fishers, Indiana, offers a unique Animal Encounters exhibit that allows visitors to interact with heritage breed livestock. The Animal Encounters exhibit was ...