August 2024

Notes from the orchard: In the 29 years we've been in agriculture, we know it is unwise to "count your chickens before they've hatched". But...it does look like we will have a good crop this season barring any catastrophic weather events. We need and welcome your help during harvest. It is a 4-5 week season, part time, flexible hours with other fun and interesting folks. You can find more information at the Chestnut Harvest Help tab.

We've already received a number of inquiries about purchasing chestnuts. Hang on!! Look for our opening of local and on-line sales during the first or second week in October.

Our History: Charlie started planting chestnut trees on the 20-acre field in 1995, following organic practices from the beginning. Chestnut Charlie’s has been certified organic since 1998. Being organic is Charlie’s uncompromising condition to farming—that he contribute no synthetic chemicals to the environment. The tree project is surrounded by conventional corn/soybean farms so we planted and maintain a buffer/shelterbelt of mixed tree species around the perimeter boundary. Our tree project now has approximately 1200 nut trees under organic culture within the protective buffer.