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How to Cook with Chestnuts: Kentucky Braised Chicken with Cider
This recipe is part of the United Chestnuts Test Kitchen, our ongoing series exploring how to cook with fresh chestnuts through real recipes, seasonal ingredients, and orchard-grown stories. Sometimes creating a new recipe with fresh chestnuts starts with a gift. When our friend and customer Joe traveled from New York to Kentucky to pick up…
Why More Retirees Are Planting Chestnut Trees
Ideas to create long-term impact, family legacy and income in your 60s and beyond. What do you want your land—and your legacy—to look like 10 years from now? If you’re approaching retirement and asking bigger questions about meaning, money, and what comes next, you’re not alone. Across the country, more people in their 60s are…
What’s Next for Chestnut Growers of America? A Conversation with Roger Blackwell
A Full-Circle Moment There’s something powerful about coming full circle. Roger Blackwell was one of the very first guests on Branching Out: Growing Together nearly three years ago. So much has changed in the chestnut industry since then that it felt like the perfect time to reconnect. When we met at the Chestnut Growers of…
Why I Left My Dream Job at a Berkshire Hathaway Company—for Chestnuts
Yup. I did it. Why did I leave my dream job at a Berkshire Hathaway company for chestnuts? Passion + vision I guess. During a panel at the Chestnut Growers of America / Northern Nut Growers conference, someone asked me: “You’re leaving a corporate dream job to work in the chestnut community?” My answer? “Um,…
What the Heck Is SEO (And Why Should Chestnut Growers Care)?
Keeping up with the fast-paced world of marketing can feel like learning a foreign language. SEO, AEO, GEO, AI… It’s enough to make your head spin—especially if you’re more comfortable in an orchard than on Instagram. Melanie Jones of United Chestnuts had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the 2025 Chestnut Growers of…
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…
How to Cook With Chestnuts: Venison Stew
This recipe is part of the United Chestnuts Test Kitchen, our ongoing series exploring how to cook with fresh chestnuts through real recipes, seasonal ingredients, and orchard-grown stories. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook chestnuts—beyond roasting them over an open fire—you’re not alone. These sweet, starchy nuts are one of fall’s most underrated ingredients. But once you…
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 We Can Learn from 1,000 Farms: A Conversation with Nora D’antuono of the Ecdysis Foundation
What Happens When Science Meets Soil When the Ecdysis Foundation brought a team of researchers to EBB Farms, something special happened. It wasn’t just data collection — it was collaboration, conversation, and discovery. In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, I sit down with Nora D’antuono, a member of the Ecdysis research team, to…
What Chestnut Trees Should I Plant?
What Chestnut Trees Should I Plant? A Buyer’s Guide If you’re asking yourself “what chestnut trees should I plant?” the answer depends on your goals and location. For reliability and name recognition, many choose Dunstan chestnuts, the most widely planted chestnut in the U.S. If you want faster growth, bigger nuts, or better cold tolerance,…
Why Hunters Should Plant Chestnut Seedlings
Chestnuts are making a comeback in the United States—and hunters have a front-row seat in this story. At EBB Farms, powered by United Chestnuts, we’ve seen firsthand how chestnut trees can transform a landscape, providing a reliable food source for wildlife and creating a legacy that lasts for generations. Read why chestnut seedlings for deer…
Chestnuts Are Coming Back: Why You Should Reserve Chestnut Seedlings and Chestnuts Now
Chestnuts are coming back in the United States. Growers across the country are expanding orchards, consumers are discovering their flavor and versatility, and demand is growing faster than supply. That’s why if you’re thinking about planting chestnut trees—or even just enjoying fresh chestnuts—it’s essential to reserve chestnut seedlings and chestnuts now. Why Reservations Matter The…