Navigating The Chestnut Landscape

Jame Nave joins the Branching Out podcast with exciting insights into the world of chestnuts.  In the latest episode of the Branching Out podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting James “Mike” Nave, an esteemed guest with decades of experience in the intricate world of chestnut cultivation. Our conversation unraveled the layers of knowledge, from…

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Have We Solved The Puzzle? Growing Chestnuts from Tissue Culture.

Hazelnuts to Chestnuts: Exploring Tissue Culture with Craig Clark Dive into the fascinating world of chestnut farming with Branching Out guest Craig Clark, owner of West Coast Chestnut. In this episode, Craig, a farmer and self-proclaimed “nursery nerd,” shares his journey from hazelnuts to chestnuts and his exciting venture into using tissue culture to propagate…

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The Rise of the Disruptor: How Almond Milk Shook the Dairy Industry

Is chestnut milk the new almond milk? Our blog post about disruption last week created some wonderful conversation and challenged the concept a bit, so we’re continuing that exploration this week.   In the business world, a “disruptor” is a company or product that shakes up an established industry. They challenge the status quo with…

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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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