# Saturday Short: Why Chestnut Trees Can Be a Profitable Alternative Crop

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Podcast: [Successful Farming Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-farming-podcast-902100)
Published: 2026-06-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chestnut trees offer long-term profit potential for farmers looking to diversify with an alternative crop. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, University of Missouri agroforestry expert Mike Gold explains why demand for chestnuts continues to grow and how orchards can generate strong returns once trees reach maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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