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Back to SearchThe Story of the Pecan: Making Native Crops Popular
Episode 194
Nearly every person reading this has tasted the pecan, a marked difference from every other tree crop subject we have covered so far in this series. …
2 years, 2 months ago
Growing Nut Trees with Buzz Ferver in Vermont's Cold Climate: Adaptation & Innovation in Northern Nut Farming
Episode 193
Unlock the secrets to cultivating nut trees in the unforgiving cold climates of central Vermont with Buzz Ferver of A Perfect Circle Farm. In this ep…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Hickory
Episode 189
If the oak tree is the tree that fed the world, Hickories are the tree that helped humans thrive in North America. Across eastern North America until…
2 years, 3 months ago
Exploring Hazelnut Cultivation: Innovation and Challenges with Dr. Thomas Molnar
Episode 191
Join us on a captivating exploration into the world of hazelnut cultivation with Dr. Thomas Molnar from Rutgers University, a leading figure in the h…
2 years, 3 months ago
The American Hazelnut
Episode 188
In this episode, we dive into the history and use of the American hazelnut. Often an afterthought in nut production, the American hazelnut offers sig…
2 years, 3 months ago
Reviving the Ozark Chinkapin: A Journey of Preservation and Restoration with the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation
Episode 187
Unlock the secrets of one of America's forgotten tree heroes, the Ozark chinkapin, as we chat with Steve Bost, the passionate founder of the Ozark Ch…
2 years, 4 months ago
North America’s Forgotten Chestnut- The Chinquapin
Episode 186
In this episode, we dive into the history of the forgotten chinquapin and what new research tells us about its diversity and actual range. For folks …
2 years, 4 months ago
Protecting American Genetics with the UTennessee Tree Improvement Program
Episode 185
In this episode, we're joined by the director of the University of Tennessee’s tree improvement program, Dr. Scott Schlarbaum. Most people listening …
2 years, 4 months ago
A History of the Black Walnut
Episode 184
The prole boys finally tackle the most divisive of nuts-- the black walnuts. Are they feety? How important have they been historically, anyway? Is ju…
2 years, 4 months ago
Pioneering Perennial Crops: The Oikos Tree Crops Journey into Oak Breeding and Sustainable Food Systems
Episode 183
With over four decades in the field, Ken Asmus from Oikos Tree Crops shares his pioneering work in perennial crop breeding. Known for his innovative …
2 years, 4 months ago