Finding Your Why: The Deeper Reasons We Grow Chestnuts

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Branching Out: Growing Together

Melanie Jones

33 episodes

1 month ago

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.

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Finding Your Why: The Deeper Reasons We Grow Chestnuts

Branching Out: Growing Together

8 minutes

3 months ago

Finding Your Why: The Deeper Reasons We Grow Chestnuts

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 why?” Drawing from personal experience and stories from growers like Brad and Sandy Russell, we explore what happens when you follow your reasons all the way down. Plus, Melanie shares a simple, powerful reflection tool you can download to clarify your own path. In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your “why” matters more than your business plan
How surface reasons often evolve into deeper ones
Real motivations that keep chestnut growers going
What to ask yourself when things get hard
How to use the 7-question “Find Your Why” exercise

More Resources to Explore

Listen to: Finding Our Why: Why Chestnuts, and Why Now
Download the Seven Whys Reflection Tool
Read: The Advantages of Tree Crops
Watch: Brad + Sandy Rusell on The Branching Out: Growing Together podcast or Brad Russell on The Branching Out: Growing Together podcast

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