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Growing Financial Stability for Chestnut Growers with Joel Hubbard, CPA
Season 3 Episode 2
🎙 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 strat…
Published on 6 months ago
Melanie Jones State of US Chestnuts for KY Nut Growers, EBB Farms and United Chestnuts brand
Season 3 Episode 2
Welcome back to Branching Out: Growing Together! In this episode, host Melanie Jones shares insights from a short presentation she’s preparing for the Kentucky Nut Growers Association—and you won’t w…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Overcoming Life’s Challenges: Finding Growth in the Unexpected
Season 3 Episode 1
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 …
Published on 7 months ago
USDA Insights on Growing the Chestnut Industry
Season 2 Episode 18
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 Re…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Chestnut Farming & Sustainability with Kathy Dice: Insights from Red Fern Farms
Season 2 Episode 17
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…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Live from Chestnut Growers of Amercia Conference: Tom Wahl Shares Experiences from His Farm
Season 1 Episode 2
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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Published on 9 months ago
President of Chestnut Growers of America, Roger Blackwell Shares His Story
Season 1 Episode 1
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, Pre…
Published on 9 months ago
Exploring the Art and Science of Chestnut Cultivation - James Nave
Season 2 Episode 9
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 no…
Published on 9 months ago
Long Time Chestnut Grower, Michael Parks Shares His Wisdom and Perspectives
Season 2 Episode 16
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 t…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Brad Russell: From Corporate Life to Thriving Chestnut Farmer
Season 2 Episode 15
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 ho…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago