Branching Out: Growing Together

By: Melanie Jones
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  • Branching Out: Growing Together – Your gateway to the world of small-scale nut and fruit tree farming, hosted by Melanie Jones from her picturesque chestnut farm in Kentucky. Join Melanie and her guests as they explore the latest trends, innovations, and personal stories from the chestnut industry and beyond.

    Whether you're a seasoned grower, a curious landowner, or dreaming of rural living, this podcast offers expert advice, practical tips, and meaningful conversations to help you cultivate success.Tune in bi-weekly for insightful interviews with industry leaders, discover actionable farming strategies, and connect with a community passionate about sustainable agriculture and rural lifestyles.

    At Branching Out: Growing Together, there's always a fresh perspective waiting for you.
    Copyright Melanie Jones
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Episodes
  • Long Time Chestnut Grower, Michael Parks Shares His Wisdom and Perspectives

    Long Time Chestnut Grower, Michael Parks Shares His Wisdom and Perspectives
    Oct 17 2024
    In this podcast episode with Michael Parks, Melanie, and Michael engage in a lively discussion about the chestnut community and the importance of educating consumers about chestnuts. They highlight the need for ongoing education, noting that there is still much work to be done to increase awareness and consumption, especially among various cultural groups.

    They discuss the balance of supply and demand in the chestnut market, emphasizing the complexities of this discussion and much more.

    How do you feel about the balance between low-tech and high-tech solutions in your work as a chestnut farmer?

    How do you currently sell your chestnuts without relying heavily on technology?

    How do you approach sustainability in your farming practices?

    Melanie Jones, a partner at United Chestnuts, and her husband Brad host the "Branching Out" podcast. Melanie explains, "The podcast—available on YouTube, Spotify, Audible, and iHeartRadio—supports our industry's growing interest in learning, connecting, and sharing industry-related stories and information from different perspectives.

    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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    35 mins
  • Brad Russell: From Corporate Life to Thriving Chestnut Farmer

    Brad Russell: From Corporate Life to Thriving Chestnut Farmer
    Sep 20 2024
    Join host Melanie Jones as she interviews Brad Russell, a former corporate professional who made the bold decision to leave his career at Walmart and pursue chestnut farming full-time. Brad shares how he balanced both worlds before making the leap, the challenges he faced scaling up his farm, and how he turned his passion for agriculture into a thriving business. Tune in to discover how you too can create new opportunities from your land.

    What you'll learn:
    • Why Brad left his corporate job for farming.
    • The grit it takes to scale a farm.
    • Inspiration for turning passion into opportunity.
    Resources:Website: https://unitedchestnuts.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedchestnuts
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedchestnuts/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Branching-Out
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QfQsz4sZNihYpZqS7Fkj2?si=837019faacb04efa

    Learn more about Brad Russell and Chestnuts In the Ozarks: https://www.chestnutsintheozarks.com/

    Follow Chestnuts in the Ozarks:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chestnuts-In-The-Ozarks-102362755869909
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/chestnutsozark
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    21 mins
  • From Chestnut Trees to Sustainability: Amy Miller's Story

    From Chestnut Trees to Sustainability: Amy Miller's Story
    Aug 3 2024
    In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, our host, Melanie Jones sits down with Amy Miller, COO of Route 9 Co-Op, to discuss her fascinating childhood on a chestnut tree farm in Appalachian, Ohio. Raised by academic parents amidst a large Amish community, Amy's story is a compelling blend of cultural diversity, agricultural innovation, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Tune in to learn how her upbringing influences her current work and future endeavors in specialty crop research and environmental sustainability.
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    1 hr and 14 mins

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