United Chestnuts

08/28/2026

Chestnut Growers of America's website was built in the 1990s. The chestnut industry it now serves has quadrupled in acreage since then. Something had to give.

United Chestnuts rebuilt the CGA website and built out a full content strategy — because a growing industry needs more than word-of-mouth advice from one farm's backyard. It needs a collective national voice. Here's why we built the runway, and why we need every grower — Georgia to Michigan to right here in Kentucky — to help fly the plane.

Membership costs less than a tree or two. Read the story, then join or renew: Why United Chestnuts Rebuilt the CGA Website. If you care about chestnuts like we do, your support is important to help drive the mission forward.

Join us as we explore the Chestnut Growers of America conference and the exciting opportunities for farmers in Kentucky.

08/22/2026

You may be like us at EBB Farms and have some patches of bare ground that's been "next year's project" for a year or two. Turns out there's real money to plant it — up to $450,000 in incentive payments through the Expanding Agroforestry Project, plus USDA Specialty Crop grants, NRCS cost-share, and a few smaller chestnut-specific funds most people never hear about. We broke down what's actually open right now, and exactly what to do with your empty acreage this week. Read it here:

Grants for chestnut farmers are real money in 2026 — from TNC's Expanding Agroforestry Project to USDA and state specialty crop funds.

08/20/2026

We've started sharing videos from our new EBB Farms YouTube channel, and here's the latest.

Think of EBB Farms as the farm lab: it's where we test, plant, prune, harvest and figure out what actually works in the orchard. United Chestnuts turns those lessons into the education side of what we do. The new Academy is launching soon.

Chestnuts, seedling trees, and real growing knowledge — that's what we're creating for this community. Give the channel a follow so you don't miss the next one. Preorders open.

"How fast do chestnut trees grow, and how big do they get?" We get...

08/17/2026

Back from the Chestnut Growers of America conference and a quick beach vacation! Now, though, we're gearing up for the busy season. It's hot, and we're watering chestnut seedlings in the nurseries. Thank you for all the pre-orders! A large variety of trees are still available at ebbfarms.com | [email protected]

07/25/2026

For Kentucky growers….

07/24/2026

What an exciting time to be part of the chestnut world!

Our latest recipe, Chestnut Granola, pulls the chestnut out of the holiday drawer and onto your everyday breakfast table — naturally sweet, satisfyingly crunchy, and easier than you'd think (thanks to a Michigan partner who does the hard part for you).

And there's so much more happening right now:
🌳 Burrs are forming on trees across the country — a great season is taking shape
💻 The brand-new Chestnut Growers of America website is live
📅 The NNGA/CGA conference is next week — we can't wait to connect!

Whether you're a grower, a cook, or just chestnut-curious, now is the time to get involved. Come grow with us.

👉 Read the full recipe and more on the blog: https://unitedchestnuts.com/chestnut-granola-recipe-treeborn-chestnut-chips/

07/17/2026

Chestnut Growers of America (CGA) has a new digital home—and we’d love your support.

Visit our upgraded website at chestnutgrowersofamerica.com to see new pathways for growers and consumers, an active blog, email updates, grower resources, and industry news.

When you join, rejoin, or renew your annual membership, you help CGA keep resources current, expand consumer content that drives demand, and strengthen connections across the U.S. chestnut community.

Rejoin today, or join for the first time, and update your profile so buyers can find you more easily.

Questions about how we’re working to bring more value to members and the industry? Email us at [email protected] or take a look at chestnutgrowersofamerica.com

Better yet, join today and stay current with the new blog and email communications.

07/14/2026

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We’d love to see you at the NNGA and CGA Annual Conference, held this year July 31 to August 3 in Amherst, Massachusetts. It’s a great chance to connect with growers, researchers, and industry leaders working to move nut production forward. Reach out with questions: [email protected]

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07/11/2026

July in the EBB Farms nursery means our chestnut seedlings are putting on growth for future orchards. This nursery holds our smaller trees we ship nationwide—UMCA® PQK, Eaton, Qing, Hiram, Empire Elite, Dunstan, EBB Superstar and other—growing nicely here in Kentucky before heading to new farms. Preorders are open now at unitedchestnuts.com so you can reserve your seedlings for fall shipping. Or come visit us for more options.

07/05/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Chestnut crops will be rolling into markets before we know it – harvest kicks off in early fall and will be here fast. If you’re a grower, now’s a great time to brush up on how to sell your chestnuts by knowing your market.

Learn why chestnuts don't fit the usual playbook — and which channels offer the best path forward for selling chestnuts.