NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD-TV) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, The Livestock Conservancy is spotlighting the importance of preserving heritage breed turkeys and other agricultural animals across the U.S.
The organization works to protect more than 180 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction, promoting genetic diversity and sustainable farming practices.
Senior Program Manager Jeannette Beranger and marketer Brittany Sweeney joined RFD-TV in the studio to share how heritage breeds play a vital role in maintaining resilient food systems and agricultural traditions.
To learn more, visit www.livestockconservancy.org.
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