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 14 - Where Did All The Small Farms Go?
They once dotted every rural road—now, small farms are vanishing from our landscapes and our lives. What happened?
In this episode of Barn & Soul, we journey through the history of America’s small farms—from the golden age of agriculture to the rise of industrial farming—and take a closer look at how towns like Scituate, MA, were shaped by (and now struggle to hold on to) their agricultural roots.
You'll learn:
🌾 The surprising statistics behind the decline of small farms
🏡 How suburban sprawl, rising land prices, and global markets contributed
🐓 Why backyard chickens and farm content are actually part of a hopeful shift
📍 The story of Dalby Farm’s resilience—and what it represents for the future
Whether you’re a homesteader, heritage breed enthusiast, or someone who just misses the sound of chickens down the road, this episode is a tribute to the past, present, and future of small-scale farming.
Fast Fact: In 1935, there were 6.8 million farms in the U.S. Today? Just 1.9 million. Let’s talk about what that means.
🎧 Listen now and help us honor what’s rare, resilient, and rooted in community.