How one CT farm is working to preserve a rare, endangered breed of sheep

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When you think of farm animals, the term “endangered species” probably doesn’t come to mind.

In Scotland, Connecticut, Iris Creek Farm is working to raise and preserve a rare, endangered breed of sheep.

Today, we hear what local farmers are doing to raise more rare livestock and how this is impacting agriculture everywhere.

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Tess Terrible: Senior Producer for Where We Live
Jeanette Beranger: Senior Program Manager at the Livestock Conservancy
Mackenzie White: Diversified Livestock Extension Field Based Specialist at the UConn Extension College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources

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