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

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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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