Yellowbud hickory nuts are small but pack a punch. They have one of the thinnest shells of all hickory species and their kernel is over 75% oil!

My record for nuts hand harvested in an hour is 15 gallons. That's enough to make a gallon of oil.

It's totally realistic for anyone to gather enough nuts in a day or two to feed themselves for a year. 

It could be a fun family activity!

Bring me nuts and I'll press them for a reasonable fee or for a third of the oil. Get in touch first for more instructions. 

Don't try to eat a yellowbud hickory nut! They are edible, but very bitter until the water-soluble tannins are removed during the oil extraction process.