Weather-Wise Orchards – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 4

Changing weather patterns have a profound impact on our ability to grow fruits. Pam Knox, State Agricultural Climatologist at the University of Georgia and director of the UGA Weather Network, will provide an outlook on the upcoming El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle and its potential impacts on fruit production nationwide.

She will highlight expected winter and spring weather patterns, including chill accumulation, frost risk, and regional variability. Attendees will also learn how to get involved in citizen science weather programs that contribute valuable data to the broader climate community.

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This interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2025 Virtual Conference, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers, November 6-8, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later.

The conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 9 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us!

Conference Session Dates and Times

Thursday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern

Speakers and Session Topics

Check out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage.

Registration and Cost

Members: This live conference (and recordings) is FREE for current NAFEX members. Members will receive email updates with conference notices and links. Not sure if your membership is current? Check the status of your NAFEX membership here.

Non-members: The conference is only $19 and you’ll receive full conference access plus full member benefits for one year! We invite you to join today.