Events for November 7, 2025
NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference
Plan to join the North American Fruit Explorers for the 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 recordings later. Join us!
Foraged Apples: Science, Cider and Lore – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 3
Dr. Maria Kennedy of Rutgers University's Foraged Fruit Project will discuss the research and outcomes of a collaborative research project that investigates the impact of a renewed interest in wild, foraged, and feral fruits amongst contemporary cider makers and growers. 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. Join us!
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, will provide an outlook on the upcoming El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle and its potential impacts on fruit production nationwide. 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. Join us!
Growing Stone Fruits in Cold Climates – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 5
Learn how to push the limits to grow stone fruits in cold climates. Minnesota fruit grower and NAFEX member Dan Sheild has trialed over 60 varieties of peaches and will share his inspiring high tunnel project. 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. Join us!
Annual Meeting and Show and Tell – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 6
Bring your stories about fruit growing for the always-fun NAFEX member Show and Tell. Share your successes, challenges and failures. All stories are welcome – as are new members. This interactive meeting includes a brief annual meeting and 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.