Endangered Farm Animal Photo Project
As a natural light photographer, I am committed to raising awareness for farm animals in danger of extinction and the small farmers dedicated to their preservation. Through the sale of my artwork I am able to donate to organizations such as the Livestock Conservancy whose sole purpose is to save these rare breeds and maintain biodiversity for future generations to come. Never before has my purpose been so clear or rewarding. Together we can all make a difference, one photo at a time.
Endangered Status Ranking
Critical: Fewer than 200 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 2,000.
Threatened: Fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 5,000.
Watch: Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 10,000. Also included are breeds that present genetic or numerical concerns or have a limited geographic distribution.
Recovering: Breeds that were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring.
Study: Breeds that are of genetic interest but either lack definition or lack genetic or historical documentation
Critical: Fewer than 200 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 2,000.
Threatened: Fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 5,000.
Watch: Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 10,000. Also included are breeds that present genetic or numerical concerns or have a limited geographic distribution.
Recovering: Breeds that were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring.
Study: Breeds that are of genetic interest but either lack definition or lack genetic or historical documentation
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Heritage Breed Livestock & Poultry
Many of these animals are in danger of extinction. I greatly appreciate that through my photography I am able to shed light on farm animals in need. I am currently working on a new series of images focusing on heritage breeds of livestock and poultry. They are like heirloom veggies, they are breeds that have dwindled and fell out of favor when agriculture became mechanized and we moved into commercial and factory farming. I will continuously photograph all farm animals, however I will be putting a special emphasis on Heritage Breeds for a special book project I am working on. The clear majority of folks realize that tigers and elephants are in danger of extinction if not protected…However they do not realize that we have numerous breeds of livestock and poultry that are also endangered, some critically. Shire Draft Horses, Milking Shorthorn Cattle, Kune Kune Pigs, Delaware Chickens, Jacobs Sheep….these are just a few of the magnificent animals I am highlighting through my photo project. No need to travel abroad, the small farms I am visiting are all within the state lines of Missouri. If I can bring a smile and raise awareness for these animals at the same time…then Life Is Better With Art! If animals could talk, they would agree. My mission is, also to provide professional photography services to the small farmers dedicated to the care and preservation of these special breeds. I will provide images free to the small farmers I visit so they may use to promote their farms and the animals they raise. Numbered and Limited Editions of my images are available here on my website. You can also catch me at an art show or two throughout the year. I would love a chance to chat with you about this very important photo project. Thank you for taking part in my journey. I am seeking funding for this project. If you would like to be involved, please visit my Patreon page for more information. www.patreon.com/kimcarr 
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PUBLISHED MY FIRST BOOK
TRUE STORY FROM AROUND THE FARM
Turn the Page with Paige
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WINNER OF THREE
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DANDELION My House Chicken
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! A true story for animal lovers
of all ages. Can you imagine what it would be like to have a pet chicken in your house? What do they like to eat? Are they neat housemates or messy? Are they quiet at night? It is one thing to have a pet cat or dog in the house, but a pet CHICKEN?! Join me as I take you on grand adventures around the farm with Dandelion and her duckling best friend, Buttercup. This fun and educational journey follows Dandelion and Buttercup from hatchlings to adulthood, shows you what it’s like to live on a farm, and how Dandelion manages to live INSIDE the house with me! A chicken biography for those who love to read real-life stories! |
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PENCRAFT AWARDS 2023 LITERARY EXCELLENCE 1st Place Children-Animal Book INDIE READER DISCOVERY AWARDS 2024 1st Place Kids/Non-Fiction |
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Missouri Life Magazine
Featured Article November-December 2019
Raising awareness for animals in need
Delighted to announce that Missouri Life interviewed me earlier this summer for a featured spread in their November/December 2019 magazine. Thank you to Danita Allen Wood for a lovely article about my photography from the beginning to my current photo project which focuses on Heritage Breed farm animals. You can pick up your copy at major book stores or subscribe at www.missourilife.com
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