Chestnut Farming & Orchard Management
Air-Pruned vs. Grow-Bag Nursery Chestnut Seedlings: What’s the Difference?
We are asked this question all the time: What’s best air-pruned chestnut seedlings or those grown in our nursery? When you compare air-pruned vs nursery-grown chestnut seedlings, you are really comparing two different paths to the same destination. Both create strong, healthy chestnut trees. They simply take different approaches to root development and early growth,…
What Chestnut Trees Should I Plant?
What Chestnut Trees Should I Plant? A Buyer’s Guide If you’re asking yourself “what chestnut trees should I plant?” the answer depends on your goals and location. For reliability and name recognition, many choose Dunstan chestnuts, the most widely planted chestnut in the U.S. If you want faster growth, bigger nuts, or better cold tolerance,…
Chestnuts Are Coming Back: Why You Should Reserve Chestnut Seedlings and Chestnuts Now
Chestnuts are coming back in the United States. Growers across the country are expanding orchards, consumers are discovering their flavor and versatility, and demand is growing faster than supply. That’s why if you’re thinking about planting chestnut trees—or even just enjoying fresh chestnuts—it’s essential to reserve chestnut seedlings and chestnuts now. Why Reservations Matter The…
Chestnut farming finances. Tune in as Joel Hubbard, CPA shares insights.
Learn more about chestnuts as a business
Unlocking USDA Funding for Chestnut Growers
Jessica joins Melanie on the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast.
Inside the Chestnut Breeding Program with Dr. Ron Revord
How do new chestnut cultivars get developed? What goes on behind the scenes in a tree nut breeding program? In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Dr. Ron Revord, Assistant Research Professor and Lead Breeder of Tree Nuts at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, breaks it all down. See more at here.…
Chestnut Experimentation: Exploring Tissue Culture with Craig Clark
Is tissue culture the future of chestnut propagation?Branching Out: Growing Together guest Craig Clark, owner of West Coast Chestnut, believes so—and he’s spent five years proving it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here In this episode, Craig shares how his journey from hazelnuts to chestnuts led to breakthroughs in using tissue culture to grow chestnut…
Who Is Planting Chestnut Trees in the U.S.?
Meet the Farmers, Dreamers, and Nature-Lovers Growing the Future At United Chestnuts, we’re often asked: “Who is planting chestnut trees in the United States?” The answer? All kinds of people—from farmers and homesteaders to couples building a new future and wildlife enthusiasts looking to steward their land. In this post, we’ll introduce you to just…
Being a Disruptor Is Hard—But Worth It
Why Innovation, Grit, and Chestnuts Go Hand-in-Hand In my day job, I’m known as an innovator and disruptor for a Berkshire Hathaway company. I challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and look for better ways to do business—because growth requires disruption. This week, a colleague and friend, Shannon, sent me a message her family keeps…
Buzz Ferver Joins Branching Out: Chestnut Breeding Experimentation Guru
As Buzz Ferver, guest on the Branching Out Podcast, says, “The dream is to have a blight-resistant chestnut that thrives in Vermont’s climate.” This dream is becoming a reality, and you can be part of it with a little effort! If you dream of harvesting delicious chestnuts from your own backyard, this guide will equip you with…
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