Experience Chestnut Farming
Greg Miller at Route 9 Cooperative – Field Notes From The Farm
A Cooperative Built on Legacy and Innovation Our Field Notes visit to Route 9 Cooperative gave us a firsthand look at one of the most influential chestnut operations in the United States. Founded by Greg Miller, a pioneer who helped shape the future of chestnut farming, Route 9 blends legacy with innovation to empower growers…
Field Notes from the Farm: A Visit to Angle Acre Farms with Scott, Tom & Amy Smith
A Family Legacy That’s Still Growing At United Chestnuts, we believe passion is contagious. Nowhere was that more evident than during our visit to Angle Acres chestnut farm in Michigan. Scott Smith, joined by his son Tom and daughter Amy, welcomed us into their family orchard with open arms. Brad and I (Melanie) made the…
What Are The Advantages Tree Crops—And Why Now Is the Time to Discover “Your Why”!
I’ve been invited to speak on a panel and the opening question focuses on the advantages of tree crops. It’s an exciting season for nut growers across the country. The 2025 joint conference of the Chestnut Growers of America and the Northern Nut Growers Association is just around the corner—August 3–6 in Lansing, Michigan. During…
Chestnut Farmcations: Unplug, Learn, and Reconnect on the Farm
Millers visit EBB Farms and United Chestnuts for a chestnut farm tour…