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Rare Turkey Types are a Dying Breed

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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Robert Smith is a host for NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives.
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