Helpful Links

We have compiled a list of links that pertain to areas of interest in sustainable farming, animal husbandry, and even marketing...

 

We always appreicate information and know that it is not always easy to find.  Searching on-line for pasture pigs was how we stumbled upon Kunekune pigs in the very begining, how we found Wayside Acres where we purchased our dairy does, and where we go to place orders for catalogs from seed companies, hatcheries, and suppliers.  


I think it's safe to say that a "helpful link" has lead you to us...let us lead you to some other sites worth a few moments of your time.


Livestock:

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy

Ensuring the future of agriculture through genetic conservation and the promotion of endangered breeds of livestock and poultry.

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 180 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

Founded in 1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock.



The American Dairy Goat Association--

Since 1904 the American Dairy Goat Association has been serving the dairy goat industry. With over one million animals registered since the Association was organized, they are the largest and fastest growing dairy goat organization and registry in the United States.


The American Kunekune Breeders Association--

The American KuneKune Breeders' Association was founded in 2006 by Jim and Lori Enright of USA KuneKunes.  AKBA was formed to provide information and support to KuneKune fanciers and provide to breeders of  purebred KuneKune Pigs in America a means of breed program record keeping in the form of an official registry.


Murray McMurray Hatchery--

For over 95 years, Murray McMurray Hatchery has been supplying the small farmer, rural egg producer and chicken enthusiast with a wide variety of day-old baby chicks, pullets, ducklings and much more.

 

Mount Healthy Hatchery--

Mount Healthy Hatchery has been the source of our Silver Laced and Golden Laced Whyndotte chickens.  We are proud to say that we have never lost a chick from Mount Healthy and they have all matured in to beautiful birds.

 

Zwijnstein's Kunekunes-

Annette and Hans Hagemeijer live in Holland with their four  children, Newfoudland dog, their cat, three pygmy goats, two guinea pigs and six Kunekune pigs. Their Kunekunes are some of the finest of the breed.  Look for Zwijnstein's Kunekunes on Facebook!


 

Agriculture:

Pennsylvaina Association for Sustainable Agriculture--

Founded in 1992, PASA's consistent and driving vision has been to transform agriculture and food systems in Pennsylvania and beyond in a way that makes our farmers more viable, improves the land and restores the health and wellbeing of all our citizens.


 

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AUCTION OF STOCK

Second Annual Eastern AKBA Sanctioned Show and Sale.

STOCK AUCTION!   4:30, May 18th, 2013.

Bid on stock from multiple AKBA breeders.

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