Growing Land, Legacy, and Long-Term Value with Chestnuts

Chestnuts as a Business? Absolutely.

This Small Business Week, we’re digging deep into how a chestnut orchard business can go far beyond seasonal snacks—it can be the foundation for real, long-term wealth.

In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Melanie explores how growers can think like business owners. She’s joined by Joel Hubbard, a financial advisor and chestnut grower, and Jeremy Kaufman of Propagate, a national leader in agroforestry investment and infrastructure.

Together, they explore the intersection of land, legacy, and income, offering insights into how to structure, fund, and scale your chestnut operation—whether you’re just starting out or planning for the next generation.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why Joel Hubbard believes chestnuts deserve a place in your long-term investment plan

• How Jeremy Kaufman is helping farmers build profitable agroforestry systems with chestnuts

• Smart planning strategies: land ownership, taxes, funding, and next-gen business models

• Why planting a tree is a powerful financial and emotional act

🌱 Who Should Listen?

• New and aspiring chestnut growers

• Farmers exploring agroforestry or regenerative agriculture

• Landowners seeking tax-savvy, future-focused income streams

• Dreamers building a more resilient, values-driven business

If you’re thinking about how to grow smarter and build your legacy, this episode is for you.

📌 Resources Mentioned

• Propagate Agroforestry

• United Chestnuts Partner Program

• EBB Farms Orchard Store

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🌐 Visit: unitedchestnuts.com
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