COAT OF MANY COLORS: Jacob sheep have finer coats than many primitive sheep breeds, making them an ideal choice for farmers looking for a hardy, easy-to-keep fiber animal. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth ...
Andrew and Claudia Drechsel of Holley are promoting the preservation of rare heritage sheep breeds as part of a livestock conservancy program. The Drechsels and other 4-H'ers have bred and are showing ...
Heritage livestock breeds benefit both homesteaders and consumers with their hardiness, adaptability, flavorful meat and genetic diversity. Throughout the centuries, the world’s farmers have developed ...