Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm
Welcome to Barn & Soul, a podcast brought to you by Dalby Farm - where we will explore the heart of "pet farm" life, learn about critically populated (if not outright) endangered farm breeds, and highlight the deep connections between animals and humans which we strive to encourage and preserve.
The farm has been Kendall's (your host) family since 1861 but it wasn't always a sanctuary for endangered farm breeds or an educational venue for the community. This podcast will touch upon aspects of the farms history, offer insight and advice as it pertains to owning farm animals as pets- and arguably most importantly - share vital information about these endangered farm breeds; what their roles are in our past AND why they're needed in our future.
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Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm
Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 12 — How Modern Farming Threatens Rare Breeds (and What We Can Do About It)
🎙️ Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 12 — "How Modern Farming Threatens Rare Breeds (and What We Can Do About It)"
Today, 95% of the world's food comes from just 30 species of plants and animals.
Behind that staggering number is a quiet crisis: modern farming is stripping away the genetic diversity that once helped humanity survive droughts, disease outbreaks, and food shortages.
In this thought-provoking episode, we dig deep into how industrial monocultures, GMOs, and high-yield livestock systems are reshaping our food landscape—and not always for the better. You'll hear how the rise of efficiency-based agriculture has endangered rare breeds, weakened our food security, and even made us more vulnerable to climate change.
But it’s not all bad news.
We’ll also explore how heritage farmers, conservation groups, and even everyday consumers are fighting back—preserving biodiversity, supporting resilient food systems, and safeguarding our future.
If you’ve ever wondered why places like Dalby Farm exist—or how your choices can make a real difference—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
✨ Topics Covered:
- Why monocultures dominate modern farming (and why that’s risky)
- The hidden costs of industrial livestock breeding
- How rare breeds hold the key to climate resilience
- What heritage farming looks like today
- Actionable steps you can take to help preserve biodiversity
Every rare breed saved is a future possibility preserved.
Let’s fight for a future that’s as rich, diverse, and resilient as the land itself.
🎧 Listen now—and don’t forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life.
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References
- FAO, "The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture"
- USDA Economic Research Service
- Livestock Conservancy official site
- Slow Food USA, Ark of Taste project
- "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations global food biodiversity reports