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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…
From Cow Pasture to Chestnut Orchard: Michael Parks Shares His Journey
Want to know more about Michael Parks chestnut farming? What happens when an old cow pasture meets vision, hard work, and a passion for trees? You get Michael Parks’ inspiring chestnut journey—one that spans decades, innovation, and collaboration. 🎧 Branching Out: Growing Together with Guest Michael Parks🔗 Watch the episode on YouTube In this episode…
Why Chestnut Trees Belong in Your Food Plot
Adding chestnut trees to food plots is an excellent way to pull wildlife on to your land.
Brad Russell: From Corporate Life to Thriving Chestnut Farmer
Hey there, friends! Welcome back to another inspiring chapter of Branching Out: Growing Together. Today, we’re diving into a story that perfectly reflects what this podcast is all about—growing new opportunities. Our guest? The remarkable Brad Russell. If you’ve been following the podcast, you already know Brad as a former corporate professional who made the…
Scaling Agroforestry with Propagate: A Conversation with Jeremy Kaufman
In the rolling hills of Kentucky, the past and future grow side by side. This week on the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast, we’re sharing a story of sustainable innovation, chestnut farming, and building a regenerative economy rooted in trees. Our featured guest is Jeremy Kaufman, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Propagate, a trailblazing…
Interested in Climate Resilient Crops?
Have an interest in climate resilient crops? It’s a timely—and critical—question. And it’s one we explored with Jeremy Kaufman, Co-Founder and COO of Propagate, on the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast. 👉 Listen to the episode here if you missed it. Jeremy laid out what the ideal climate-resilient crop might look like—and shared why Chinese…
Inside the Chestnut Breeding Program with Dr. Ron Revord
How do new chestnut cultivars get developed? What goes on behind the scenes in a tree nut breeding program? In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Dr. Ron Revord, Assistant Research Professor and Lead Breeder of Tree Nuts at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, breaks it all down. See more at here.…
Nutrient-Rich Chestnut Soup Recipes for Fall and Winter
This time of the year Chestnut soup recipes are highly sought after so we’re sharing a few! As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there’s no better time to savor warm, comforting meals. This season, elevate your soup game with one of the most underrated superfoods—chestnuts. Chestnut soup recipes is just…
Discover the Flavor of Fall: Chestnut Recipes That Belong in Your Kitchen
Delightful Yogurt Bark Recipes with Chestnuts As the air turns crisp and the scent of woodsmoke drifts through the trees, it’s time to welcome a seasonal favorite back to the table—chestnuts. While roasted chestnuts may conjure images of open fires and holiday carols, there’s far more to these sweet, earthy nuts than nostalgia. In this…
Investing in Legacy: Joel Hubbard on Chestnut Orchards and Building Balanced Portfolios
In the latest episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Hubbard—a highly respected CPA, registered investment advisor, and founder of Executive Money Managers. But he’s also the passionate grower behind Georgia Chestnuts, LLC. Together, we explored how smart financial planning and agricultural investments can go hand-in-hand. From balanced…