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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…
Meet Willie Huston and His Farming Roots
Willie Huston Joins Branching Out: Growing Together podcast with host Melanie Jones of United Chestnuts. In this episode of the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast, we sit down with Willie Huston to talk about farming, music, and building a lasting legacy. Willie’s work blends the rhythms of agriculture with the rhythms of song, creating a…
Why Chestnut Farming? How to Find Your “Why”
Why Grow Chestnuts? It Starts with a Question If you’re asking yourself why grow chestnuts, you’re not alone. Every week, I hear from folks at the very beginning of their journey—landowners with a few open acres, new growers considering a tree crop, or curious minds drawn to something deeper than annual agriculture. When folks first…
What Are The Advantages Tree Crops—And Why Now Is the Time to Discover “Your Why”!
I’ve been invited to speak on a panel and the opening question focuses on the advantages of tree crops. It’s an exciting season for nut growers across the country. The 2025 joint conference of the Chestnut Growers of America and the Northern Nut Growers Association is just around the corner—August 3–6 in Lansing, Michigan. During…
How One Michigan Family Turned a Backyard Experiment into a Multi-Generational Chestnut Legacy
Scott Smith joins Melanie Jones on Branching Out: Growing Together podcast.
Chestnut farming finances. Tune in as Joel Hubbard, CPA shares insights.
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Chestnut Farmcations: Unplug, Learn, and Reconnect on the Farm
Millers visit EBB Farms and United Chestnuts for a chestnut farm tour…
Chestnuts and Oaks: A Wildlife Power Duo for Your Property
Planting chestnut and oak trees for wildlife has a become a popular trend.
Unlocking USDA Funding for Chestnut Growers
Jessica joins Melanie on the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast.
Let’s Talk About the Global Chestnut Industry
Interest in chestnuts in the US is soaring.
Women Leading the Chestnut Industry: Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm
Kathy joins us as a part of women leading the chestnut industry! Life transitions often push us to ask deeper questions—what do we value, what do we cultivate, and what legacy do we leave? For Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm, those questions led to a life rooted in sustainability, community, and chestnut farming. In…