OPINION: Let Us All Praise the Chicken That Made Rhode Island Famous.

From: Providence Journal (Providence, RI) | Date: February 5, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: Dave McCarthy

Feb. 5--Let's talk...chicken.

Specifically, let's talk about that world-renowned local icon, the Rhode Island Red. And let's talk about Reds with an expert -- Wayne K. Durfee, emeritus professor of poultry science at the University of Rhode Island.

Dr. Durfee, now retired, was one of the last two poultry professors at URI. He was there when Rhode Island was dotted with farms, instead of subdivisions.

Time was when ...

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