How to Turn Chestnut Farming Into a Small Business That Lasts - Melanie Jones of United Chestnuts

🌰 Can chestnut farming become an innovative small business? Absolutely — when it’s rooted in strategy, structure, and vision. In this Small Business Week special, Melanie shares insights from CPA-turned-grower Joel Hubbard and agroforestry expert Jeremy Kaufman of Propagate. Together, they offer a real-world look at building profitable, lasting businesses through chestnut orchards. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌲 Why chestnuts may outperform pine for long-term ROI 💼 How to structure your land for tax savings and intergenerational transfer 🌿 What agroforestry really means and how it’s working on real farms 💰 Startup costs, funding programs, and business planning tips 🏡 How to turn your orchard into a multigenerational legacy Whether you’re just starting your chestnut journey or ready to scale, this episode offers a grounded, inspiring roadmap. 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes of Branching Out: Growing Together podcast and this ‪@UnitedChestnuts‬ YouTube channel. 📬 Subscribe to the weekly blog at unitedchestnuts.com 👥 Join the United Chestnuts Community group on Facebook 🌰 And yes — partners in the United Chestnuts Preferred Partner program sell chestnut trees and chestnuts, of course!