They go by names like Bourbon Red, Jersey Buff, and White Midget: heritage turkeys increasingly prized for the Thanksgiving table. Boosters say they're a delicious and humane alternative to the ubiquitous Broad Breasted White , which comprises 99.99% of the store-bought turkeys. We learn about heritage breeds, and the movement to preserve the genetic history of American agriculture.
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Heritage Turkeys
Listen Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at 1:32 p.m. in SocietyGuest host: Matthew Felling
Guests
Patrick Martins
Co-founder, Heritage Foods USA
Frank Reese Jr.
Owner, Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch
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