Rare livestock breeds, derived from farmers of generations past, are seeing a resurgence in popularity in Maine and across the nation, according to livestock specialists. Sometimes called “heritage” ...

Farmers in rural areas believe that they will make more money through livestock rearing by simply shifting from low-producing indigenous breeds to exotic ones. This however, has not worked very well ...

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It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

Attendees of the 11th Devon World Congress Tour evaluate and judge the registered Red Devon cattle owned by 4 Seasons Farm. 4 Seasons Farm, owned by Bob VanKirk, (third from right) was selected as ...