Lake Erie Chestnuts

04/25/2026

You don’t need to spend $100K to start a chestnut orchard.

That was one of the biggest takeaways after looking back at my last 11 years — and something I wanted to clarify after my previous video.

I broke down the real expenses while doing some work out in the orchard so you can see what actually matters early… and what can wait.

If you’re considering chestnuts or any orchard setup, this should help.

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02/15/2026

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Do deer eat Chestnuts 🌰? These do!