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A large pecan tree at Camp David Pecans, a small pecan orchard in Millican, Texas. The perspective is from looking up into the canopy while standing next to the trunk of the tree. Sunlight filters through the dark green leaves and the bark is a light, woody brown. Beyond the full canopy is a bright, cloudy sky.

by David and Margie Nordt From the Farm

A “Little Guy” Story—our journey starting a small pecan orchard

The Little Guy Definition The 2017 USDA Agriculture Census1 reported that approximately 10% of U.S. pecans for sale are produced on less than 50-acre farms, yet these smaller farms comprise the majority in number count. If you are that “Little Guy,” your voice may not speak with a large volume, but it still is important....