Sandy Russell on Chestnut Operational Maturity

Chestnut operational maturity is the difference between a hobby orchard and a resilient business. In this episode of Branching Out, I am joined by Sandy Russell to discuss the rigorous post-harvest systems required to survive a rapidly changing agricultural market. We explore why cold chain management, strict grading, and shared industry standards are absolute necessities for the modern grower.Takeaways from this episode:The 90/10 rule of chestnut supply chains.How to avoid the financial risks of blind aggregation.Why small growers must adopt strict post-harvest discipline today.Listen to the full interview and join the conversation. Subscribe to Branching Out: Growing Together.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/branching-out-growing-together--5924771/support.Explore More from United ChestnutsMain Website: unitedchestnuts.comThe Branching Out Podcast: Listen to More EpisodesThe United Chestnuts Blog: Industry Insights & Growth StrategiesShop Ebb Farms: Direct from Our Orchard to YouThis episode includes AI-generated content.