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Rare Turkey Types are a Dying Breed

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By Robert Smith

Published November 27, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

The "large white" breed of turkey has ruled the commercial market for so long that other regional breeds are dying out. Dedicated foodies try to bring back the "bourbon red," the "American bronze" and other rare breeds. NPR's Robert Smith reports.

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