Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 14 - Where Did All The Small Farms Go?
Description
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.
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