EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 6 MIN
Grow Trees, Not Trouble: Chestnuts, Compost & the Future of Food | Ep. 136
from Everyday Stories On Our Homestead · host Scott Alan Westhoff
What if the future of farming isn’t in fields—but in forests?In Episode 136 of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, we dig deep into why tree crops like chestnuts may be a better long-term food source than grain, how Cuba survived its fertilizer crisis with compost, and why we’re facing both obesity and malnutrition at the same time.In this episode:🌳 Why perennial trees beat grains in resilience and labor🌰 Chestnuts as alternatives to corn and soy🇨🇺 How Cuba composted its way through collapse🧬 The “double burden” of obesity and hunger🌿 The truth behind “Healthy land, healthy people”If you're ready to grow smarter, not harder—this episode is for you.🎁 Limited-time offer: Book a $49 Homestead Content Strategy Review at https://www.ProfitableHomesteadProject.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe and share with a fellow homesteader!#HomesteadPodcast #TreeCrops #Chestnuts #RegenerativeFarming #SoilHealth #Composting #EverydayStoriesOnOurHomestead #FoodSecurity #HomesteadMarketing
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