The Advantages of Tree Crops – Start With Why

Advantage of Tree Crops? Discover the Deeper Reason to Plant

What are the advantages of tree crops? Why would someone plant a tree that won’t bear fruit for years? The answer lies in their why—and that’s exactly where we begin in this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together.

In this solo episode, host Melanie Jones explores the long-term benefits of planting perennial tree crops like chestnuts. From restoring soil health to supporting wildlife and increasing land value, tree crops offer powerful advantages. But for many growers, the decision starts with something personal: a desire to leave a legacy, grow food security, or transform a piece of land into something meaningful.

Tree crops take time, but they give back in lasting ways. Chestnuts and other perennials can build carbon-rich soil, improve ecosystem health, and generate income over generations. Whether you’re interested in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, or simply planting something beautiful and enduring, this episode will help you connect your vision to action.

Inspired by Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why,” this episode encourages growers and dreamers to reconnect with their purpose—and take the first (or next) step in growing something that matters.

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Find out why more people are planting tree crops—and how you can, too.
📺 Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QGyTKxHlxXI

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Check out the Chestnut Growers of America conference mentioned in this podcast at http://www.chestnutgrowers.org/