Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 15 - America’s Rare Breeds: Who Decides What Lives or Dies?

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Welcome back to Barn & Soul! I’m Kendall, and today we’re tackling a big question: Who decides which animals get to survive?Here at Dalby Farm in Scituate, MA, we care for rare and endangered livestock—animals most people have never even heard of. And that’s the problem. In this episode, we dive into the overlooked world of heritage breeds, from the pigs nearly eaten to extinction to the goats the world forgot... until now.You’ll learn:🐖 Why some breeds get conservation funding—and others don’t🐄 The shocking truth about America’s dairy cow gene pool🧬 How losing livestock diversity puts our entire food system at risk📜 Why stories—not just science—decide which animals survive🧡 And what YOU can do to help, even if you don’t live on a farmThese animals are more than curiosities—they’re history, resilience, and genetic insurance for the future. Let’s talk about why saving rare farm animals matters now more than ever.👇 Drop a comment and tell us: Have you ever met a rare breed before?🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Livestock Conservancy: https://livestockconservancy.orgAmerican Pastured Poultry Producers: https://apppa.orgSlow Food Ark of Taste: https://slowfoodusa.org/ark-of-tasteRare Breeds Survival Trust (UK): https://www.rbst.org.uk🎧 Full podcast available every Wednesday night at 9PM EST — right here on YouTube!Support the show