References
Heritage Turkeys, Fourth Quarter 2010, page 10
Kate Manchester radio interview with Dan Barber and Marjorie Bender.
http://www.ediblecommunities.com/radio/edible-earth-and-sea/.
Birds of a Feather: Saving Rare Turkeys from Extinction, by Carolyn J. Christman and Robert O. Hawes. Birds of a Feather tells the story of turkeys over the past 2000 years. This book includes a history of the turkey, tracing its movement from the wild to domestication to industrialization. Color photos and descriptions of each of the eight standard varieties. Resources lists. Available from ALBC for $21.95 + s/h. www.albc-usa.org.
Heritage Turkeys in North America: ALBC’s 2003 Heritage Turkey Census, by Marjorie E. F. Bender. Heritage Turkeys contains an analysis of the most recent turkey census and the progress being made toward their recovery from near extinction. Appendices provide contact information of hatcheries selling turkey poults, and the varieties carried. Available from ALBC for $5 + s/h.
The Snood News, a semi-annual newsletter dedicated to heritage turkeys and published by ALBC. It covers a range of topics including variety genetics, current researc, and management tips. Annual subscription is $5 for ALBC members; $10 for non-members.
Turkey Management, by Stanley J. Marsden and J. Holmes Martin. Published by Interstate Press, Danville, Illinois. Multiple editions published from 1940s – 1950s. This is one of the best texts written for the production and management of heritage turkeys, if you can find it. In addition to a wealth of information on husbandry, it contains a number of recipes for high protein rations required by heritage turkeys. Out of print.
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. A membership organization dedicated to the conservation and promotion on rare and endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. Publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, breeders directory, and other related information to help the breed steward. Hosts an annual conference. Technical staff is available to field questions and direct inquirers toward appropriate resources. Annual membership is $30. www.albc-usa.org. 919-542-5704. albc@albc-usa.org.
ATTRA. A clearinghouse of information on sustainable agricultural production. Publications topics are wide-ranging. Technical staff is available to field questions and direct inquirers toward appropriate resources. www.attra.ncat.org. 800-346-9140.
All American Turkey Growers Association is a membership organization dedicated to the production and promotion of heritage turkeys that meet the rigors of both APA standards and productivity. Publishes a newsletter. Danny Williamson, Secretary. 785.965.2628. brahmabrahma@hotmail.com.
Standard Turkey Preservation Association is a membership organization dedicated to sharing production information about heritage turkeys and promoting the networking of breeders. Bonnie Meikle. 403.783.6632. standard_turkey@hotmail.com. STPA also manages an online discussion group of management issues. For more information on how to subscribe contact renpoult@teusplanet.net.
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