Brad Russell: From Corporate Life to Thriving Chestnut Farmer

Hey there, friends! Welcome back to another inspiring chapter of Branching Out: Growing Together. Today, I want to talk about someone who embodies the theme of growing new opportunities—Brad Russell. If you’ve been following the podcast, you know Brad as a former corporate professional who transitioned into chestnut farming full-time. His story is a powerful…

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What Is The Best Crop For Climate Resilience?

Dr I read this question and information in a LinkedIn post by Jeremy Kaufman, Co-Founder & COO of Propagate.  You can find it here if you missed the Branching Out podcast episode with him. So, if you were to design the best crop for climate resilience, what characteristics would it have?  Jeremy shared a solid list with us:…

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The Latest Chestnut Innovations From Dr. Ron Revord of UMCA

Dr. Ron Revord is leading the advancement of chestnuts in the United States through his work at the University of Missouri. Ronald Revord, Assistant Research Professor and Lead Breeder of Tree Nuts at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, discusses his typical day and the goals of his work. His schedule is heavily influenced by the…

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Chestnut Industry Disruptors. This One Is For You.

The chestnut movement is on the rise. Learn more about how and why! I’m known as an innovator and disruptor for a Berkshire Hathaway company in my “day job.” This week, a colleague sent me a post-it note that her family had in their home as an encouragement to keep going. Thank you, Shannon and…

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