Since the earlliest days of agriculture, countless individuals have dedicated themselves to the care and breeding of livestock. These animals have filled a wide array of human needs for food, fiber, creative and spiritual expression, and companionship. Breed diversity existing within each species today is the legacy from our ancestors and reflects the multitiude of environments in which the animals have lived and the ways that they have been kept. Taken together, the breeds represent their species' adaptability and utility, providing the genetic diversity the species needs to survive and prosper.
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy

Literature

One of our favorite resources is our library full of books---everything from National Audubon Society Field Guides, Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry, agrarian essays, to poetry by Wendell Barry ...

If you've visited Barns and Noble lately you will notice that their Nature Section is usually the smallest one in the store. Finding the right book for what you're looking for is sometimes challenging. We've put together our own Wish List on Amazon, of books that we've purchased or ones that we have our eye on. Enjoy!

Black Valley Farm's Wish List