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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…
Unlocking the Secrets of Chestnut Cultivation with James “Mike” Nave
In the latest episode of the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast, I sat down with James “Mike” Nave — a respected expert with decades of experience in chestnut cultivation. From soil health to hybridization, and from East Coast to West Coast growing methods, Mike shared insights that every chestnut grower can use to improve chestnut…
Chestnut Experimentation: Exploring Tissue Culture with Craig Clark
Is tissue culture the future of chestnut propagation?Branching Out: Growing Together guest Craig Clark, owner of West Coast Chestnut, believes so—and he’s spent five years proving it. 🎧 Watch the full episode here In this episode, Craig shares how his journey from hazelnuts to chestnuts led to breakthroughs in using tissue culture to grow chestnut…
Uncovering The Nutritional Value of Chestnuts with Landon Evans
As we sat down with Landon Evans of Texas Chestnuts, our conversation kept circling a simple truth: chestnut nutrition benefits are real, practical, and ready for everyday kitchens. Landon blends hands‑on farm life with a professional background in exercise physiology and nutrition. The result is a grounded, hopeful look at how chestnuts can support health,…