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2026 Symposium: Tree nut processing and farm-level economics

The 2026 Agroforestry Symposium features tree nut experts from around the country brought together to discuss growing opportunities in these emerging agricultural industries. The second panel session includes guests Josh Payne (Rusted Plowshare Farm & Stacked Agroforestry), Jeff Allen (Valley Chestnuts), Stephanie Sharp (@GlenridgeHazelnuts), and Russell Wallack (Breadtree Farms), moderated by Andria Caruthers (Center for Agroforestry). Topics covered include how early investment decisions impacted their profitability; scaling up and scaling responsibly; post-harvest workflows; and more. #hazelnut #chestnut #blackwalnut #pecan #agroforestry #treecrops #perennialag centerforagroforestry.org @MizzouAgroforestry @MizzouCAFNR Chapters: -0:00 Introductions -11:56 Post Harvest Investments -16:25 Scaling Up -21:45 Tips for Growers to Build Relationships -24:23 Processing, Workflow and Strategy -30:03 Regional Level Aggregation -38:12 Markets -45:48 Building Customer Base -54:41Advice for Beginning Growers -01:02:04 Questions from Audience