Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 4 - Farm Myths Uncovered: Fact or Fiction?
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 4 - Farm Myths Uncovered: Fact or Fiction?
🐷Are pigs really dirty? Do goats eat tin cans? Are heritage breeds outdated? In this episode of Barn & Soul, we're busting some of the biggest farming myths, from misunderstood animal behaviors to the vital role heritage breeds play in sustainable agriculture. Learn the real facts behind these common misconceptions and why small-scale, conservation-focused farming is more important than ever.
🔹 Why pigs are cleaner than you think 🐷
🔹 The truth about goats’ picky eating habits 🐐
🔹 Why heritage breeds are essential for biodiversity 🌱
🔹 What “free-range” and “cage-free” labels really mean 🥚
🔹 And more!
Join me, Kendall, as we separate some farm facts from fiction!
📖 References:
📌 National Geographic (2018) – Studies on pig intelligence 🧠
📌 Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (2020) – Livestock breed extinction rates 🌍
📌 ASPCA (2021) – Labeling differences between “free-range” and “cage-free” 🏷️
💬 Got a farm-related myth you want me to cover? Let me know! And if you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share with a fellow farm or animal lover.
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