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Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm

Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm

Dalby Farm

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 31

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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.

New Episodes: Wednesdays at 9PM EST
#barnandsoul #farmlife #weloveanimals #petfarm #hobbyfarm #educationalfarm

🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm
Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 22- Beyond the Fence: The Ethical Weight of Keeping Animals

mercredi 15 octobre 2025Duration 15:49

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 22- Beyond the Fence: The Ethical Weight of Keeping Animals

What does it really mean to care for animals in captivity — even with love and good intentions? In this thoughtful episode of Barn & Soul, we explore the emotional, ethical, and practical complexities of keeping animals in our care. From questions of consent and control to the responsibility of true stewardship, Kendall reflects on what ethical animal care looks like at Dalby Farm — and beyond.
You’ll also hear about real-world examples of animals being recognized as more than property, from Argentina’s landmark case granting personhood to an orangutan, to India’s legal protections for river dolphins.
This isn’t about guilt — it’s about awareness, compassion, and a willingness to keep doing better. 🐐💭
Fast Facts:
🌍 Over 70 billion animals are farmed each year, most in industrial settings (FAO, 2024)
🐐 Goats can remember human faces for a year or more (University of London, 2018)
🐘 Some animals — like elephants and dolphins — show self-awareness through the mirror test (National Geographic, 2023)
⚖️ Legal personhood for animals is gaining momentum around the world (Science.org, 2023)

🎧 Whether you work with animals, love them deeply, or simply want to understand the ethics behind human–animal relationships, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what it means to truly care.
Until next time — take care, and don’t forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life. 💛

📚 References & Sources
1. Global Farmed Animal StatisticsFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2024“The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024”https://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquaculture
2. Goat Facial Recognition and Memory StudyNawroth, C., Ebersbach, M., von Borell, E., & Langbein, J. (2018)“Goats excel at learning and remembering human faces”Royal Society Open Sciencehttps://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.180422
3. Self-Awareness in Animals – Mirror TestNational Geographic, 2023“Mirror Test and Self-Awareness in Animals”https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-mirror-self-recognition
4. Legal Personhood for AnimalsScience.org, 2023“Animal Legal Personhood Gains Momentum Worldwide”https://www.science.org/content/article/animal-legal-personhood-gains-momentum-worldwide
5. U.S. Survey on Legal Protections for Farm AnimalsASPCA, 2021“Public Opinion on Farm Animal Welfare”https://www.aspca.org/animal-protection/public-opinion-farm-animal-welfare
6. Sandra the Orangutan Legal Personhood CaseBBC News, 2015“Sandra the Orangutan Wins Legal Personhood in Argentina”https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-31719137
7. Pet Trusts and Animal Inheritance ExamplesForbes, 2021“The Most Expensive Pets: Animals Who Inherited Millions”https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2021/09/07/the-most-expensive-pets/?sh=3e8eec975e67
8. Legal Personhood for Ganges River Dolphins and Forests in IndiaThe Guardian, 2017“India Grants River Dolphins Legal Rights to Protect Them”https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/21/india-grants-legal-rights-to-ganges-river-dolphins

🎉SHOP FALL at the Dalby Farm Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store/summer-autumn

🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 21 - Barnyard Superstitions: Luck, Omens, and Old Wives’ Tales

jeudi 9 octobre 2025Duration 17:08

🎙 Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 21 -  Barnyard Superstitions: Luck, Omens, and Old Wives’ Tales

Hey friends, it’s Kendall! 🐓✨ Today we’re diving into the wonderfully weird world of barnyard superstitions — the little magical, spooky, and sometimes hilarious ways humans have read meaning into farm life for centuries. From sacred chickens deciding battles in ancient Rome, to black sheep bringing luck (or bad luck, depending on the day), to frogs, feathers, and swallows — farms have always been full of omens and little secrets.

We’ll wander through barns, peek into history, and uncover how humans have always tried to find meaning in the everyday — all while learning to notice the quiet wisdom of animals. 🐐🦆🦉

Whether you’re a farm lover, history nerd, or just someone who likes a little magic with their morning coffee ☕, this one’s for you!

🌾 Fast Facts & Highlights

  •  Horseshoes weren’t just decoration — they were luck-catchers and spirit-shielders.
  •  Roman sacred chickens once dictated whether armies marched or stayed home — no kidding.
  •  Black sheep could be either bad luck… or highly prized. Perspective matters.
  • Swallows nesting in your barn = prosperity vibes. Don’t disturb them!
  •  Frogs in milk pails? 19th-century superstition said butter would be ruined.
  • Farmers were basically early scientists — observing animals, weather, and plants to make sense of the world.

New episodes every Wednesday at 9pm EST!

📚 References / Bibliography

  1. Ebeling, E. (2015). The Sacred Chickens of Rome: Omens and Warfare in Ancient History. Classical Studies Journal.
  2. Simpson, J., & Roud, S. (2000). A Dictionary of English Folklore. Oxford University Press.
  3. Olcott, F. (2020). Animals in Myth, Legend, and Folklore. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  4. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). The Importance of Nature and Outdoor Play for Children. Pediatrics.
  5. Journal of Family Psychology. (2020). Family Bonding and Outdoor Activities.
  6. Child Development Research. (2022). Empathy and Animal Interaction in Early Childhood.
  7. Nature Neuroscience. (2019). Cognitive Benefits of Outdoor Exploration in Children.
  8. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. (2021). Exposure to Animals and Childhood Immune Development.
  9. Historical accounts: Roman military records regarding augurs and sacred chickens (Livy, Ab Urbe Condita, 1st century BCE).

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 12 — How Modern Farming Threatens Rare Breeds (and What We Can Do About It)

jeudi 19 juin 2025Duration 13:25

🎙️ 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.

#BarnAndSoul #HeritageBreeds #ModernFarming #Biodiversity #SustainableFarming

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

 

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 11 - Terms of Endangerment: What You Need To Know About "Rare Breeds"

jeudi 12 juin 2025Duration 17:54

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 11 - Terms of Endangerment: What You Need To Know About "Rare Breeds"

🐐When you hear the word "endangered," you might think of tigers or polar bears. But across quiet pastures and small farms, rare livestock breeds are vanishing — sometimes faster than wildlife. In this episode, we're digging into the lesser-known side of conservation: saving endangered farm animals.

🔹We’ll explore:
-Why these breeds are disappearing
-How organizations classify and protect them
-What it takes to rescue a heritage breed...And why it matters more than ever for food security, culture, and sustainability.

🐓At Dalby Farm, every Arapawa goat, every Ossabaw pig, and every Shetland sheep carries a piece of living history.Saving them means saving the rare, the resilient, and a part of ourselves. 
Thanks for being here — and for caring about the rare and wonderful things in life.

 🌿 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you believe in giving endangered farm breeds and family farms like ours a fighting chance!
#BarnAndSoul #HeritageBreeds #FarmConservation #RareBreeds #DalbyFarm

📚 Cited Sources:






🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube! Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm

🐖 Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

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Bonus Barn & Soul Episode! ♥️All About The Arapawa Island Goat; The Most Endangered Goat on Earth

mercredi 4 juin 2025Duration 14:26

🐐 BONUS EPISODE #2: Endangered but Extraordinary – Meet the Arapawa Island Goat | Barn & Soul Podcast

In this special Barn & Soul Bonus Episode, we’re diving into the story of one of the world’s rarest goat breeds: the Arapawa Island Goat. From mysterious 18th-century origins to their role in modern-day conservation, these unique animals are living pieces of history—and we’re honored to call a few of them family here at Dalby Farm.
🌿 Fast facts
✅ Fewer than 300 purebred Arapawas exist globally
✅ Descended from goats left by Captain James Cook in the 1770s
✅ Critically endangered as listed by The Livestock Conservancy
✅ Naturally hardy, intelligent, and adapted to rugged terrain

🎧 In this episode:
🧭 The origin story of the Arapawa Goat
📜 The Captain Cook connection and centuries of survival
🐾 Their role at Dalby Farm as conservation ambassadors
💡 What makes them different from commercial goat breeds
🏡 Care tips for Arapawas and goats in general
💔 Why their preservation matters for biodiversity and future farming
Whether you’re a goat lover, a rare breed enthusiast, or someone passionate about sustainable agriculture, this episode will leave you inspired by what can be saved when people care deeply enough to try.

🔗 Episode references include:
* Arapawa Goat Breeders Association of New Zealand
* "Captain Cook in New Zealand" by John Cawte Beaglehole, Oxford University Press (1967)
* Henson, K. (2008). "The Genetic Diversity of Arapawa Goats." Journal of Animal Genetics.
* Rowe, B. (1993). "Saving the Arapawa Goat." New Zealand Rare Breeds Society.

🐓 Support Our Work
Visit our Country Store – over 50% of every purchase directly supports the care of endangered animals like the Arapawa Goat.
📣 Stay Connected
👉 Subscribe for more bonus episodes & rare breed spotlights
📸 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @DalbyFarm
🎙️ Full Barn & Soul podcast episodes drop Wednesdays at 9 PM EST
🙏 Thanks for watching and helping us preserve the rare and wonderful things in life.
Until next time, take care—and don’t forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life.


🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm

Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

...Or you can always shop for the animals instead! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/animals-shop

#ArapawaGoat #BarnAndSoul #DalbyFarm #RareBreedConservation #FarmPodcast #HeritageBreeds #LivestockConservation #CaptainCook #SustainableFarming #GoatLovers

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 10 - Love, Loss, and Legacy... Grieving Our Animals

jeudi 29 mai 2025Duration 15:59

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 10: Love, Loss, and Legacy: Grieving Our Animals 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode discusses the emotional topic of animal loss and may be difficult for some listeners.

 🕊️Grieving an animal is a deep and powerful experience—yet so often, it’s minimized or misunderstood. In this episode, I open up about the reality of losing beloved farm companions, from goats to doves, and how these losses have shaped both my life and the philosophy of Dalby Farm.
We’ll explore real psychological research that explains why animal grief feels just as profound as human grief, and we’ll reflect on how moving forward with love honors the animals we’ve lost. Whether your bond was with a dog, a pig, a duck, or a turtle—this space is for you.💛

🚨 Disclaimer: This episode discusses the emotional topic of animal loss and may be difficult for some listeners.
🔹 In This Episode:
-The story of Nate, our beloved Mini-Nubian goat, and his quiet impact
-Why a goat kid's loss changed Dalby Farm’s breeding philosophy for two decades
-The unexpected heartbreak of losing a rescued dove to a rare predator
-Psychological research on pet loss, grief symptoms, and societal stigma
-How continuing to care for rare and endangered animals honors those we’ve lost
-Why resilience, hope, and compassion are essential to farming and life

📚 Key References:
-American Psychological Association (APA): Pet loss and grief comparable to human bereavement (Quackenbush & Glickman, 2021)
-Anthrozoös Journal: "Pet Owner Grief Study," showing 72% experienced grief symptoms for 6+ months (2020)
-Dalby Farm Rare Breeds Program: Arapawa Island Goats, Ossabaw Island Hogs, Shetland Sheep, Royal Palm Turkeys, American Blue and Chinchilla Rabbits
-University of California, Davis: Studies on rumen stasis and goat digestive emergencies
-Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Insights into weasel predation patterns in New England

✨ If you're healing from the loss of an animal today, you are not alone. Your love mattered—and still does.
🐐 Subscribe for more reflections on farm life, conservation, and the bond between humans and animals.
🎧 Listen to the full Barn & Soul podcast series here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX9sUsZxbT39khhG3Geol6ZON7FzyO4iG
🌻 Learn more about Dalby Farm’s endangered breed mission: DalbyFarm.com
#BarnAndSoul #PetLoss #AnimalGrief #FarmLife #DalbyFarm #Conservation #GriefHealing #AnimalLove

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💛 If you’re grieving an animal right now, know you’re not alone. Their lives mattered. Your love matters. And continuing to love and protect the lives still in our care is one of the greatest honors we can give.
🎧 Subscribe to Barn & Soul for more reflections on animals, nature, and the human spirit.
🌾 Learn more about Dalby Farm and our conservation work: 
🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm
Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 9 - The Role of Farm Animals in Human History, Are We Forgetting It?

jeudi 22 mai 2025Duration 14:04

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 9 - The Role of Farm Animals in Human History, Are We Forgetting It?

For thousands of years, animals weren't just companions—they were our partners in survival. But as technology surged forward, did we lose sight of the role they played?
In this episode, we explore:
🔹 Oxen, plows, and power — how draft animals revolutionized early agriculture
🔹 Chickens in war zones?! — the surprising military history of poultry
🔹 Spiritual symbolism — pigs, goats, and sheep in ancient cultures
🔹 How rare heritage breeds preserve our past
🔹 Real-life stories from our own animals at Dalby Farm, including:
  🐐 Arapawa Island Goats — island survivalists with a wild legacy
  🐖 Ossabaw Island Hogs — descended from Spanish explorer pigs
  🐇 American Blue & Chinchilla Rabbits — bred for utility, now endangered
  🐓 Australorp Chickens — record-setting egg layers with Australian roots
  🦃 Royal Palm Turkeys — prized for their beauty and calm nature
  🐑 Shetland Sheep — tough, tiny sheep with a Scottish soul
We also talk about why teaching the next generation about rare breeds matters more than ever—because a compassionate future starts with understanding the past 🧡
🎙️ Whether you're a fellow farm soul or just curious about the hidden history behind the animals we love, this one's for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a question for a future episode!

New Episodes: Wednesdays at 9PM EST


📚 References & Sources:
🔹 Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand – Arapawa Island Goat
https://www.rarebreeds.co.nz/arapawa.html
🔹 The Livestock Conservancy – Arapawa Goat
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/arapawa-goat/
🔹 University of Georgia Marine Institute – Ossabaw Island
https://ugami.uga.edu/ossabaw-island/
🔹The Livestock Conservancy – Ossabaw Island Hog
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/ossabaw-island-hog/
🔹American Rabbit Breeders Association
https://arba.net/
🔹The Livestock Conservancy – American Blue Rabbit
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/american-blue-rabbit/
🔹The Livestock Conservancy – American Chinchilla Rabbit
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/american-chinchilla-rabbit/
🔹The Livestock Conservancy – Australorp
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/australorp/
🔹Oklahoma State University Breeds Archive – Royal Palm Turkey
https://breeds.okstate.edu/poultry/turkeys/royal-palm/index.html
🔹The Livestock Conservancy – Royal Palm Turkey
https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/royal-palm-turkey/
🔹Shetland Sheep Society (UK)
https://www.shetland-sheep.org.uk/
🔹North American Shetland Sheep Association
https://www.nassasheep.org/
FAO DAD-IS Breed Database
https://www.fao.org/dad-is/
🔹 Clutton-Brock, Juliet. Animals as Domesticates: A World View. University of California Press, 2012.
🔹Serpell, James. The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
🔹 McNeill, J.R. & McNeill, William H. The Human Web: A Bird's-Eye View of World History. W.W. Norton & Company, 2003.
🔹 Smithsonian Magazine – “How Animals Have Shaped Human History”
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/
🔹 National WWII Museum – “Animals in War”
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/animals-war
Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-🔹 Deficit Disorder. Algonquin Books, 2005.
🔹Children & Nature Network
https://www.childrenandnature.org/
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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 8 - The Most Endangered Goat in the World, The Arapawa Island Goat

jeudi 15 mai 2025Duration 13:28

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future.  Episode 8 Saving the Most Endangered Goat in the World: The Arapawa Island Goat 🌍

🏴‍☠️ What do pirates,  British sailors ⚓, and a rugged New Zealand island 🏝️ have in common? They all played a part in the story of the Arapawa Island Goat—one of the rarest goats on Earth, with fewer than 1k left worldwide in 2025. 😱

In this episode, we explore:
🔍 The mysterious origin of the Arapawa breed
🌿 How they survived in isolation for centuries
🚨 Why they’re critically endangered today
🐐 Stories of Sheldon (our current buck) & Saturn (our first baby Arapawa, born at Dalby in the early 2000s)
💚 Why preserving this breed matters—for biodiversity, for education, and for future generations
Arapawas are more than just rare—they're living history. And at Dalby Farm, we’re doing everything we can to protect them. 🫶

🎧 Tune in, learn something new, and maybe fall in love with an underdog goat. Don’t forget to like, subscribe & share if you believe rare breeds deserve a future too. 💫
#BarnAndSoul #ArapawaGoat #RareBreeds #HeritageFarm #FarmLife #ConservationMatters #DalbyFarm #EndangeredSpecies #AnimalLovers


🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!

🥰Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm

🛍️ Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 7 - Reconnecting with What We’ve Forgotten

jeudi 8 mai 2025Duration 12:09

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 7-  Reconnecting with What We’ve Forgotten | Barn & Soul Podcast.

✨  In this reflective episode, we explore something quietly urgent: our fading connection with animals, nature, and the parts of ourselves that once felt wild, grounded, and whole.
Why does holding a baby goat matter?
What happens when kids grow up without touching the earth or bonding with animals?
And how can farms like Dalby help plant seeds of empathy that grow for a lifetime?
This episode shares why nature-based programming isn’t just cute—it’s essential. For our children. For the future. For all of us.

🧠 Topics include:
– The role of sensory connection in childhood development
– Why we’re becoming emotionally disconnected from nature
– How animal care fosters empathy and emotional regulation
– What Dalby Farm is doing to inspire the next generation of protectors
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, animal lover, or just someone longing to feel a little more connected again, this one’s for you.

📚 References & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods
American Psychological Association – Pets & Mental Health
➤ https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2011/pets
Chawla, Louise. “Significant Life Experiences…” Environmental Education Research, 1998
Harvard Health – The Health Benefits of Pets
➤ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-pets
Children & Nature Network
➤ https://www.childrenandnature.org
Journal of Pediatric Nursing – Animal-Assisted Interventions
National Wildlife Federation – Green Time for Kids
➤ https://www.nwf.org/Kids-and-Family/Connecting-Kids-and-Nature/Health-Benefits
🦙 Learn more about Dalby Farm’s rare breed mission and educational programming:
👉 www.dalbyfarm.com
💚 Like, share, and subscribe if you believe in the power of animals to change lives.
Until next time, take care—and don’t forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life.
#BarnAndSoul #DalbyFarm #NatureConnection #AnimalTherapy #Podcast #ChildhoodDevelopment #RareBreedConservation #NatureEducation #EmpathyThroughAnimals


🔔 Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm
Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.

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Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 6 - Hollywood / Social Media Farm Life Depiction vs. Reality

jeudi 1 mai 2025Duration 13:54

🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 6
Hollywood vs. Reality: The Truth About Farm Life.

🎬 From dreamy farm scenes in Babe and Charlotte’s Web to the curated calm of social media reels, today we’re pulling back the curtain on how farming is portrayed—and misrepresented—in pop culture. 

🐔 What does real farm life look like behind the filters and the fiction? What do animal movies get right… and where do they go wildly off course? And why does it matter? In this episode, we explore: 
• The impact of romanticized farm imagery
• How influencers shape perceptions (guilty as charged!)
• What Clarkson’s Farm, The Biggest Little Farm, and Gunda get right
• The real emotional, physical, and financial toll of running a working farm
• And how this all affects animal empathy, policy, and small farm survival.
If you’ve ever dreamt of trading city life for a barn and a pasture, or if you just love animals and want to see them honored honestly—you’ll love this one.

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🐐 Until next time, take care—and don’t forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life.
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