Embracing the Freedom to Farm: The Vital Role of Hobby Farmers

Happy Fourth of July! This post is about freedom. Today, we are so grateful we have the freedom to do things like this–soon, we’ll share how our team is expanding the Branching Out podcast to Branching Out: Growing Together.  The reason? We want to embrace the larger community and include anyone who has a small piece…

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Amy Miller’s Chestnut Journey: Sustainable Low-Impact Agriculture

I’m Melanie Jones, and today, I want to share some fascinating insights from our latest episode of the “Branching Out: Growing Together” podcast. This time, I had the privilege of speaking with Amy C. Miller, PhD,  the Chief Operating Officer for Route 9 Cooperative and owner of a diversified fruit and nut farm. Her journey, dedication, and commitment to…

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Exciting News: Introducing “Field Notes from the Farm”

At United Chestnuts, we’re passionate about growth, education, and community within the chestnut industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a new initiative to support and inspire fellow chestnut enthusiasts: the Field Notes From The Farm series!   Brad and Melanie Jones, the driving force behind United Chestnuts, are hitting the road to visit some of the most…

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