Scott Smith on Harvesting, Marketing & the Future of Chestnut Farming

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 modern chestnut farming, including harvesting methods, marketing strategies, and why diversification is the key to success.Episode Highlights:

• The transition from handpicking to mechanized harvesting
• How Scott built a market for his chestnuts (now in 17 grocery stores!)
• The role of grower collaboration and cultivar registration
• How breweries are using chestnuts—and what that means for farmers
• Why chestnut farming is as much about community as it is about crops

Tune in now to learn how to grow, sell, and thrive in the chestnut industry.Join the conversation! Visit unitedchestnuts.com for resources and follow us on social media for more chestnut farming insights.

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