Chestnut Harvesting Equipment w Scott Smith

Angle Acres chestnut growers in Michigan

Join us at Angle Acres Farms in Michigan, where we spend the day with multi-generation chestnut growers Scott Smith, his son Tom, and daughter Amy. In this Field Notes from the Farm visit, you get a behind-the-scenes look at how this family is growing chestnuts, building community, and sharing knowledge with fellow growers across the country.

A family rooted in chestnut farming

First, you will see how the Smith family manages their chestnut orchard together. They walk through planting decisions, pruning, harvest timing, and the tools that keep their work moving. Their story shows how different generations bring new ideas while still honoring the experience that came before them.

Guests from Georgia Chestnuts

Next, this visit includes insight from special guests Joel and Margaret Hubbard of Georgia Chestnuts, who made the trip north to connect and collaborate. They walk the rows with the Smiths, compare notes on cultivars and climate, and talk about what is working in their own orchard back home. These conversations highlight how much the chestnut movement grows when growers visit each other in person.

Gear tips, stories, and shared learning

Throughout these clips, you will hear orchard equipment tips alongside personal stories from the field. Simple ideas about mowing, harvest setups, and transport can spark useful changes on your own farm. Just as important, the spirit of generosity and enthusiasm on display shows why this community keeps expanding.

Keep growing with the chestnut community

By the end of this Angle Acres chestnut growers episode, you will have a clearer picture of how farms in Michigan and Georgia are helping build a more visible and viable chestnut industry. Explore more stories, podcasts, and resources at unitedchestnuts.com/resources, subscribe for chestnut updates in your inbox, and join us as we grow the future of chestnut farming one nut at a time.   Find a grower near you at www.chestnutgrowers.org

A Visit To Angle Acre Farms with the Smith Family (Scott, Tom & Amy)