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Frank Reese, the ONLY Farmer Selling APA Turkeys Under USDA Certification
  • Oct 26, 2018
Frank Reese, the ONLY Farmer Selling APA Turkeys Under USDA Certification

A Major Achievement for the Cause of Preserving Tradition, Biodiversity and Bio-Security in the Food Supply
  • Sep 28, 2018
A Major Achievement for the Cause of Preserving Tradition, Biodiversity and Bio-Security in the Food Supply

Kick off to Our Annual Ham Sale!
  • Sep 5, 2018
Kick off to Our Annual Ham Sale!

Sustainability on Newman Farm: Raising Heritage Berkshires
  • Aug 27, 2018
Sustainability on Newman Farm: Raising Heritage Berkshires

Marian Burros and Frank Reese
  • Jul 19, 2018
Marian Burros and Frank Reese

FRANK REESE, AMERICAN HERO
  • Nov 3, 2017
FRANK REESE, AMERICAN HERO

Frank is a true hero of the Heritage food movement — he is the first and only sustainable commercial farmer to receive certification by the American Poultry Association for his birds as purebreds, standards that were set in 1873 — and he has been featured in publications ranging from the New York Times to National Geographic. His story is the Rosetta Stone of sustainable farming, and the reason why when it comes to meat, the word “heritage” is synonymous with “heirloom.” Good Shepherd turkeys are the oldest line of turkey in America, 100 percent antibiotic free, and pasture raised on the Kansas prairie.

The Oldest Domesticated Livestock in the United States: Navajo-Churro
  • Dec 7, 2016
The Oldest Domesticated Livestock in the United States: Navajo-Churro

This is an EPIC story about the oldest domesticated livestock breed in the United States, a story that spans 500 years, and hopefully ends on on your plate.

Heritage Turkeys : From Farm to Ark to Table
  • Aug 17, 2016
Heritage Turkeys : From Farm to Ark to Table

In every family, there is a pride of history and lineage. This is no different for poultry or livestock. Heritage turkeys are the progeny of poultry that was bred for flavor. Norman Kardosh, Frank Reese’s mentor, spent his life teaching Frank how to raise heritage turkeys responsibly. He knew he was leaving his legacy to Frank, and he stressed the importance of pure genetics. Norman said, “If you mess them up it will take fifteen years to straighten out… if it’s even possible.”