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” ...

Owners of rare breeds of livestock and poultry will display their animals at the 33rd annual Rare Breeds Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills. This is ...

When you see Burt DeGroot’s cows for the first time, you might feel like you’re visiting a zoo. You’re not that far off. DeGroot, of Snohomish, owns a rare breed of cattle. Ancient white park cattle ...

Randall lineback cattle, a rare breed, can be seen at Little Seed Farm in Chatham, run by Claudia Kenny and Willy Denner. Randall lineback cattle, a rare breed, can be seen at Little Seed Farm in ...

As the last of winter’s frost melts and daffodils and dandelions pop up from the ground, Colonial Williamsburg’s barns and pastures buzz with the sounds of new life. Bleats fill the crisp air and tiny ...