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 – Episode 16: The Future of Farming: How Technology and Tradition Can Coexist
🎙 Barn & Soul – Episode 16: The Future of Farming: How Technology and Tradition Can Coexist
In this episode of Barn & Soul, we explore the exciting and essential intersection of modern farming technology and time-honored traditions. Can precision agriculture, drones, AI, and gene editing truly work with heirloom seeds, rare livestock breeds, and hands-on animal care?
Join us as we look at how emerging innovations are reshaping agriculture—and why preserving genetic diversity, animal welfare, and traditional skills still matters more than ever. Featuring real-world examples, powerful statistics, and insights from our life here at Dalby Farm, this 20-minute episode is a hopeful look at the road ahead.
Whether you're a small farmer, sustainability advocate, animal lover, or simply curious about what the future of food looks like, this one's for you.
👇 Fast Facts in This Episode:
🔹 Global food production must increase by 60% by 2050 (FAO, 2017)
🔹 Precision agriculture can boost yields up to 70% (McKinsey, 2020)
🔹 Small farms produce 70% of the world’s food on just 25% of land (IFAD, 2019)
🔹 Rare breeds like the Ossabaw Island Hog support climate resilience and food security
🎧 Listen in to discover how Dalby Farm’s rare breeds, regenerative practices, and soul-first approach to farming fit into a more resilient food system—and how you can be part of the solution, even in your own backyard.
🌱 References & Resources:
- FAO (2017). The Future of Food and Agriculture. Link
- McKinsey (2020). Agriculture’s Digital Future. Link
- The Livestock Conservancy (2024). Link
- IFAD (2019). Smallholders and Food Security. Link
- Rodale Institute (2022). Soil Health and Organic Farming. Link
- Slow Food Foundation (2023). Traditional Farming and Cultural Heritage. Link
- American Humane (2023). Farm Animal Welfare Standards. Link
- AgFunderNews (2024). Automation in Agriculture. Link
- Nature Sustainability (2023). AI & Big Data in Farming. Link
- Science Magazine (2023). Gene Editing in Agriculture. Link
- Small Farm Tech Review (2024). Link
- Rare Breeds Survival Trust (2023). Link
- Journal of Food Science (2024). Blockchain & Food Traceability. Link
- Open Source Ag Tech (2023). Link