[permaculture] ALBC Release: Managing Breeds for a Secure Future Now Available
Keith Johnson
keithdj at mindspring.com
Sun Dec 2 10:52:25 EST 2007
New book:
> For Immediate Release
>
> Managing Breeds for a Secure Future
>
> The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) is delighted to announce
> the publication of its new book, "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future", in
> time for the holiday season.
>
> Written by livestock conservation leaders D. Phillip Sponenberg and Donald
> E. Bixby, "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future" addresses the many
> challenges of maintaining genetic diversity within species and breeds of
> domesticated livestock and poultry. It is both a theoretical exposition and
> a user’s guide. It examines conservation issues and practical approaches for
> developing successful strategies for securing both standardized breeds and
> landraces. The book is rich with examples that demonstrate the practical
> application of the theory and that enable breed stewards to apply the
> principles to their own herds and flocks.
>
> Managing Breeds provides information useful to both the novice and the
> experienced breeder.
>
> Key points are pulled out of the text and examples are generously used to
> help new breeders identify and understand fundamental concepts. Crisp,
> clear, detailed explanations of techniques and strategies provide the fine
> points needed by a master breeder.
>
> The book also addresses the critically complex political and human issues
> that occur when saving rare breeds. Every breed association or club has the
> opportunity to play a pivotal role in the long-term success of its breed.
> This book alerts association leaders to potential obstacles and pitfalls,
> and informs all members of their responsibilities.
>
> Breed association leaders and members, breed stewards, conservation
> organizations, teachers, researchers, and students will find this book
> excellent as a resource, a text, and a handbook. Breed stewards of all
> levels of experience will find themselves returning to this book again and
> again.
>
> But don’t just take our word for it. Here are some reviews:
>
> "Since 1977, Phil Sponenberg and Don Bixby at the American Livestock Breeds
> Conservancy have been the nation’s leaders in protecting this valuable
> resource for our children and their heirs. This book provides a great
> service to that cause, with succinct strategies for protecting our food
> future and respecting our farming past."
>
> Carol Ekarius, author of a number of books on endangered breeds.
> Hartsel, CO
>
>
> "Intellect, passion, and action are choreographed seamlessly (by Sponenberg
> & Bixby) in a dance to conserve livestock breeds. Each step necessary for
> breed continuity and its unique regional traditions are outlined and
> illustrated with interesting examples. This book is a comprehensive guide to
> proper and practical breed conservation."
>
> Connie Taylor, Navajo-Churro Sheep breeder and leader
> Cerro Mojino Woolworks, Ojo Caliente, NM
>
>
> "A thought provoking and vital reference for any person and every breed
> association. This easy to read guide is critical to sustaining our
> agricultural heritage. The gene pools of domestic agriculture are
> evaporating gene puddles. Diversified agriculture systems, the keepers of
> our “warehouse” of agricultural knowledge, and even rural land are also
> disappearing. How can the individual breeder and the breed association
> contribute to a sustainable and diverse agriculture system? What are the
> principles, how can these principles be put into practice? Phil Sponenberg
> and Don Bixby have tackled these issues over several decades and have
> presented their knowledge, experience, and prescriptions in this valuable
> resource. Breeders and breed associations will be well served by this
> guide."
>
> Fred Horak, Jacob Sheep breeder and leader
> St. Jude’s Farm, Lucas, TX
>
>
> "Managing Breeds for a Secure Future", soft cover, 220 pages, illustrated,
> $22.95.
>
> May be ordered directly from the ALBC office: ALBC, PO Box 477, Pittsboro,
> NC 27312, phone (919) 542-5704, or email albc at albc-usa.org; or from our web
> page: www.albc-usa.org.
>
> *************************************
> Established in 1977, The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a
> national, non-profit, membership organization based in Pittsboro, North
> Carolina, dedicated to the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds
> of livestock and poultry. ALBC's conservation efforts include research on
> breed status and characteristics; developing breed specific strategies for
> conservation; maintaining a gene bank of rare breeds; strengthening the
> stewardship skills
> of breeders through various educational venues; and educating the public
> through workshops, conferences and publications. ALBC is the only
> organization in the United States that does this important work.
>
> If you are not already a member, but would like to help save rare,
> endangered breeds of livestock and poultry, consider joining! Membership is
> only $30. To become a member, for information about breed conservation, or
> to contribute to ALBC's efforts,contact us at: PO Box 477, Pittsboro, NC
> 27312, (919) 542-5704 or on the web at www.albc-usa.org.
>
--
Keith Johnson
"Be fruitful and mulch apply."
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