Oct 22, 202637 minS4
Steve Jones planted his first Colossal chestnut trees in 1992, after gophers ate every tree in his business partner's California orchard. Thirty years later, Steve and Patty's Colossal Orchards in Selah, Washington, has...
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Branching Out: Growing Together
Hosted by United Chestnuts · leisure · EN
About this Podcast:
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. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/branching-out-growing-together--5924771/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_
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What is Branching Out: Growing Together about?
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.
Who hosts Branching Out: Growing Together?
Branching Out: Growing Together is hosted by United Chestnuts. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
What has Branching Out: Growing Together covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Colossal Chestnut Farming: 30 Years on a Washington Orchard with Steve Jones" (22 October 2026, 37 minutes), "From Wall Street to Chestnut Orchards: Brett Hundley on the Long-Term Investment Case" (8 June 2026, 54 minutes), and "Starting a Chestnut Orchard the Right Way Feat. Jon & Bill Nash of Nash Nurseries" (1 May 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Branching Out: Growing Together publish?
Branching Out: Growing Together publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Branching Out: Growing Together?
Booking probability for Branching Out: Growing Together is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Branching Out: Growing Together requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Branching Out: Growing Together's contact route on record: verified email.
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United Chestnuts hosts Branching Out: Growing Together, a leisure podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 8, 202654 minS4
What happens when a Wall Street equity analyst with a master's degree in natural resources turns his attention to chestnut farming? You get one of the most data-grounded, ecologically serious conversations we've had on...
- May 1, 202648 minS4
On this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, host Melanie Jones sits down with Jon and Bill Nash of Nash Nurseries in Michigan. Together, the sixth- and seventh-generation Nashes share the habits, decisions, and...
- Apr 4, 202638 minS4
Chestnut operational maturity is the difference between a hobby orchard and a resilient business. In this episode of Branching Out, I am joined by Sandy Russell to discuss the rigorous post-harvest systems required to...
- Mar 17, 202637 minS4
Can a drone really change the way you manage a chestnut orchard? This week, I’m sitting down with Caleb Canter from AeroAg to talk about the leap from hobbyist toys to industrial-grade tools. We explore how autonomous...
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Welcome to The Chestnut Blueprint
Feb 5, 202637 minS4While much of American agriculture is stuck in debt and overproduction, a quiet revolution is growing beneath the canopy of chestnut trees. In this episode, Roger Smith of Prairie Grove Chestnut Growers joins United...
- Jan 30, 20268 minS4
Messy in the Middle: What It Really Looks Like to Build a Chestnut Orchard (and an Industry) What happens after the excitement of planting trees fades—but before everything feels established? In this Messy in the Middle...
- Oct 9, 202532 minS3
Melanie Jones sits down with Roger Blackwell, President of Chestnut Growers of America, to talk about the momentum building in the U.S. chestnut industry. Together they explore what’s changed, what’s ahead, and how...
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What the Heck is SEO (and Why Chestnut Growers Should Care)
Sep 20, 20259 minS3🌐 What the Heck is SEO (and Why Should Chestnut Growers Care?) Hi friends—Melanie Jones here with United Chestnuts, and today we’re breaking down a big, messy topic in a way that makes sense for farmers: 👉 SEO (Search...
- Aug 29, 202543 minS3
Today we’re out in the orchard with Nora D’Antuono from the Ecdysis Foundation, talking real‑world regenerative agriculture: soil health that sticks, biodiversity that pays back, and farmer‑led research through the 1000...
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OffShoot Edition - Reserve Chestnut Seedlings and Chestnuts Now
Aug 16, 20256 minS3🎙️ Branching Out: Growing Together At EBB Farms, our Grow-Bag Strategy makes all the difference. We raise each seedling in a three-gallon breathable grow bag inside protected nurseries. They’re watered daily, weeded...
- Aug 16, 202553 minS3
At Pick N Grin Farm in western Kentucky, Willie Huston is doing more than raising crops—he’s cultivating a way of life rooted in observation, resilience, and joy. From silvopasture to biomimicry, mob grazing to music...
- Jul 31, 20258 minS3
What drives you to grow chestnuts—not just in year one, but year ten? In this episode, Melanie revisits a question that keeps surfacing in our orchard, at conferences, and in every email from new growers: “What’s your...
- Jul 13, 202512 minS3
🎙️ You’re listening to Branching Out: Growing Together, and I’m your host, Melanie Jones. Today’s solo episode is all about starting with your why—a nod to the wisdom of Simon Sinek, and a principle we live by here at...
- May 5, 202515 minS3
This Small Business Week, we’re digging deep into how chestnuts can power more than just your pantry — they can build a business.Melanie shares what she’s learned from financial advisor and grower Joel Hubbard and...
- May 3, 20254 minS3
This offshoot episode is based on our recent conversation with Dave Skinner of Whitetal Properties, where we discuss "How to Buy Land with Purpose: Strategies from Dave Skinner." What should you really know before...
- Apr 19, 202532 minS3
What should you really know before buying a piece of land? In this episode, I sit down with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties to talk about the journey from passion to profession — and all the ways you can turn land...
- Apr 19, 202536 minS3
Podcast Description: In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Scott Smith shares his journey from growing up in the chestnut industry to running a successful orchard in Michigan. We dive into the realities of...
- Mar 2, 202522 minS3
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...
- Feb 23, 202547 minS3
🎙 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...
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Steve Jones
record-setting high school football coach, educator, and executive coach, Union County-College Corner Joint School District
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Brett Hundley
former UCLA quarterback and NFL veteran, The Hundley Foundation
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Roger Smith
expert in robotic surgery technologies, AI and healthcare, military simulation and training, State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
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Joel Hubbard
Enneagram thought leader and certified coach, The Art of Growth
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