How Millions of Pounds of Black Walnuts Are Collected - The Midwest Wild Harvest Road Trip

Every fall, across the heart of America, a quiet tradition comes alive. Families and foragers gather millions of pounds of wild Black Walnuts by hand — a harvest unlike any other in the world.

Join Hammons Black Walnuts for a 2,500-mile journey through five Midwestern states, from the rolling hills of Missouri to the fields of Ohio and Kentucky. Along the way, we meet the families, farmers, and hulling station operators who keep this uniquely American harvest thriving.

Unlike most nuts grown on orchards, Black Walnuts grow wild, planted only by nature and gathered by hand. They’re a symbol of hard work, community, and connection to the land — and at Hammons Black Walnuts, that legacy continues today.

Whether you grew up cracking Black Walnuts with your grandparents or you’re discovering them for the first time, this story captures the beauty of a tradition that’s been part of the Midwest for generations.

About Hammons Black Walnuts:
For over 80 years, the Hammons family in Stockton, Missouri, has been dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich, bold flavor of wild Black Walnuts. Learn more at black-walnuts.com.

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