Episodios

  • United Chestnuts & EBB Farms – Growing Together in the Chestnut Industry

    United Chestnuts & EBB Farms – Growing Together in the Chestnut Industry
    Mar 2 2025
    In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, we explore the evolving landscape of chestnut farming and industry collaboration through United Chestnuts and EBB Farms.🌰

    United Chestnuts is expanding beyond just one farm—it’s becoming a national platform to support chestnut growers who want to focus on farming without the burden of branding and marketing. We discuss how this initiative aims to unite growers, streamline sales, and educate consumers about chestnuts.

    🌱 EBB Farms continues to stand as a leading example of hands-on, chestnut cultivation. We talk about the farm’s role in both growing premium chestnuts and educating the next generation of farmers.

    If you're interested in growing, selling, or simply enjoying chestnuts, this conversation is packed with insights into how we can all grow together!🔔

    Subscribe for more stories from farmers, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the future of chestnut farming.

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    22 m
  • Growing Financial Stability for Chestnut Growers with Joel Hubbard, CPA

    Growing Financial Stability for Chestnut Growers with Joel Hubbard, CPA
    Feb 23 2025
    🎙 Welcome to Branching Out: Growing Together! 🌱🌰

    In this episode, we’re diving into the financial side of farming and entrepreneurship with Joel Hubbard, CPA—a seasoned expert in accounting, tax strategies, and business financial planning. But Joel isn’t just a numbers guy—he’s also a passionate chestnut grower and the owner of Georgia Chestnuts, where he’s actively contributing to the growth of the chestnut industry. 🌰🌿

    Joel brings valuable insights on how growers, landowners, and small business owners can navigate taxes, manage cash flow, and build long-term financial stability. Whether you're starting your orchard, expanding your farm, or just trying to make sense of the numbers, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you grow—both financially and sustainably.

    🌎📈 Check out the previous episode of Branching Out with Joel Hubbard in the podcast playlist.

    Hit like & subscribe and let’s get into it! 🎧👇 #BranchingOutPodcast #ChestnutFarming #GeorgiaChestnuts #UnitedChestnuts

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    47 m
  • Overcoming Life’s Challenges: Finding Growth in the Unexpected

    Overcoming Life’s Challenges: Finding Growth in the Unexpected
    Jan 25 2025
    Life is full of twists and turns, but those unexpected moments often hold the greatest opportunities for growth. In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, we explore how to navigate career pivots, personal challenges, and the unpredictability of life with resilience and adaptability.Through deeply personal stories, you’ll discover:
    • How to embrace unexpected opportunities and turn setbacks into stepping stones.
    • Lessons from farming: adapting to life’s natural rhythms and letting go of control.
    • How personal challenges, like loss and an ADHD diagnosis, can lead to profound growth.
    • Why progress isn’t linear—but it’s always possible with persistence and flexibility.
    Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom on creativity, self-discovery, and the power of showing up—even when the path forward looks uncertain.

    Listen now and join us as we continue branching out and growing together!

    ➡️ Learn more at unitedchestnuts.com
    📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below!

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    24 m
  • USDA Insights on Growing the Chestnut Industry

    USDA Insights on Growing the Chestnut Industry
    Dec 21 2024
    In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, we dive into the growing opportunities in U.S. chestnut farming with Jessica Shade from USDA NIFA. Discover how programs like the Specialty Crop Research Initiative are driving innovation and collaboration between growers and researchers. Jessica shares actionable insights on funding, industry challenges, and how you can play a part in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!

    🌐 Learn more:     SCRI Website

    🎙️     Subscribe for more episodes on sustainable farming and agricultural innovation.Let me know if you’d like additional adjustments!

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    37 m
  • Chestnut Farming & Sustainability with Kathy Dice: Insights from Red Fern Farms

    Chestnut Farming & Sustainability with Kathy Dice: Insights from Red Fern Farms
    Nov 30 2024
    In this episode of "Branching Out Growing Together," we sit down with Kathy Dice, co-founder of Redfern Farms, to explore the transformative potential of chestnut farming. Learn about the benefits of chestnuts as a sustainable crop, the role of agroforestry in combating environmental challenges, and the power of community in farming. From the challenges of startup farming to integrating livestock and wildlife, Kathy shares invaluable lessons for anyone passionate about agriculture and sustainability. Tune in for expert tips, delicious chestnut recipes, and a vision for the future of farming!

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    35 m
  • Live from Chestnut Growers of Amercia Conference: Tom Wahl Shares Experiences from His Farm

    Live from Chestnut Growers of Amercia Conference: Tom Wahl Shares Experiences from His Farm
    Nov 29 2024
    Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farms joins Melanie on the Branching Out: Growing Together podcast live from Chestnut Growers of America and Northern Nut Growers annual conference.

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    26 m
  • President of Chestnut Growers of America, Roger Blackwell Shares His Story

    President of Chestnut Growers of America, Roger Blackwell Shares His Story
    Nov 29 2024
    An exciting new addition to the chestnut-loving community! Melanie Jones, a partner at United Chestnuts, and her husband Brad host the "Branching Out" podcast.

    The first guest is Roger Blackwell, President of Chestnut Growers of America and the Michigan-based chestnut cooperative Chestnut Growers, Inc.

    Melanie explains, "We launched the podcast to support our industry's growing interest in learning, connecting, and sharing industry-related stories and information from different perspectives. The timing is ideal for this." Subscribe to the weekly blog at unitedchestnuts.com and consider joining the United Chestnuts Community group on Facebook. United Chestnuts sells chestnut trees and chestnuts, of course!

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    57 m
  • Exploring the Art and Science of Chestnut Cultivation - James Nave

    Exploring the Art and Science of Chestnut Cultivation - James Nave
    Nov 29 2024
    Join Melanie Jones, the host of the Branching Out podcast, in a captivating conversation with James "Mike" Nave. Uncover the secrets, challenges, and passion behind chestnut cultivation. Subscribe now for more insightful episodes on tree cultivation and horticulture.

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    1 h y 1 m
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