John Kelsey is a retired engineer who has been growing black walnuts in Mason County since 1970 and European hazelnuts since 2011. The Kelseys maintain a website,
www.thescalepit.com, relating their experiences and advice in growing these two species. The Kelseys are longtime members of the Walnut Council and the Northern Nut Growers Association where John serves on the board of directors of both organizations.