As Thanksgiving draws near and we remember our colleague and friend Brian Anselmo, we want to share this piece that was in yesterday’s New York Times. Reporter Kim Severson announced that the Standard-Bred Poultry Institute–which would provide training to farmers who want to preserve the genetic pool of heritage breeds of turkeys, chickens and other birds–would be dedicated as a tribute to Brian Anselmo, who was an auditor for the Animal Welfare Approved program as well as a poultry farmer in partnership with Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch.

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