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SUMMARY:Orchard Resilience Through Homegrown Soil Fertility
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 29th for a discussion with NAFEX Board member Ryan Watson who also works at the Giving Grove. He will be talking with us about improving soil fertility for tree health and also give us some background into the Giving Grove. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/orchard-resilience-through-homegrown-soil-fertility/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T193000
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SUMMARY:USDA Pomological Paintings: History and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 24th for an evening of discussion about the USDA Pomological Watercolors. NAFEX Board Members will discuss their history and usefulness beyond their aesthetic value. We will provide some tips on how to use the paintings to support your own fruit exploration efforts or just how to enjoy and understand these treasures. \nBetween 1886 and 1942\, USDA’s Division of Pomology commissioned artists to create illustrations of thousands of fruits and nuts. A historic botanical resource\, the Pomological Watercolor Collection\, which is housed at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville\, Maryland\, contains 7\,497 watercolor paintings\, 87 line drawings\, and 79 wax models created by approximately 21 artists. \nUSDA botanists introduced thousands of plants and fruits through exploration around the globe in an effort to advance agricultural endeavors in the United States. Additionally as people across the country created new cultivars\, or varieties\, through hybridization\, the US Department of Agriculture set out to document them with a national register of fruits. The paintings indirectly became a way of patenting discoveries and inventions through breeding before a formal patent system existed in the US. \nIn order to ensure color accuracy\, watercolor—rather than photography—was the preferred medium. These technically precise paintings were used to create lithographs illustrating USDA bulletins\, yearbooks\, and other series distributed to growers and gardeners across America.\nThese valuable paintings represent the rich history of fruit development and introduction to the US. Today the pomological watercolors are used by historians and fruit explorers to identify fruit based upon phenotypical characteristics in an effort to identify fruit trees and possibly rediscover lost heirlooms. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/usda-pomological-paintings-history-and-uses/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
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SUMMARY:Cold Hardy Fig Production
DESCRIPTION:For our April Meetup NAFEX President\, Kris Heeter\, will be talking with us about a USDA-SARE Partnership research grant on cold-hardy fig production. \nKris will be sharing the details of a funded partnership that is studying a number of cold-hardy fig varieties in Zones 5 and 6\, planting techniques\, and winter protection to produce local fig production. Value-added products from these varieties will also be discussed. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/cold-hardy-fig-production/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Own Small Nursery
DESCRIPTION:NAFEX member Larry Stephenson and owner of Southern Cultured Orchards and Nursery will be sharing the in’s and out’s of getting your own business going. Come with your questions for this very informative talk.  \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/starting-your-own-small-nursery/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000
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SUMMARY:Grafting\, Rootstock  and More
DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd townhall with an open discussion about rootstock choices and grafting. We hope that many of you can show up and add your questions and expertise to the open discussion and converse with your fellow members!!\nHave a favorite grafting tool to show us!\nTell us your favorite grafting method\, and why! \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/winter-scion-wood-and-grafting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T210000
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SUMMARY:Winter Scion Wood and Pruning
DESCRIPTION:This is the 1st of 3 townhalls. We will have an open discussion about winter collection of scion wood and also discuss pruning. February will also be focused on pruning and grafting. We hope that many of you can show up and add your questions and expertise to the open discussion and converse with your fellow members!!\nHave a favorite brand of pruners or saws show us!\nFound a way to keep your scion stored for a longer period tell us about it! \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Townhall Meetup is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/winter-scion-wood-and-pruning/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T010700Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Conference Keynote - The Ecological Orchard\, Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Helen Atthowe’s no-till\, no-spray\, selective-weeding\, grow-your-own-fertilizer system for organic orchards that was developed & refined over 35 years while owning & operating (and co-operating with her late husband) on 3 certified organic orchards and vegetable farms ranging from 30-211 acres\, spanning 3 states. You won’t want to miss this talk. \n  \n— \nThis interactive webinar will be the closing keynote session of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/2024-virtual-conference-keynote-the-ecological-orchard-session-8/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T012105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T012757Z
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SUMMARY:Biological Tools an Overview of IPM for Fruit Production - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Alison Kutz will take a Birds Eye look at some of the innovative IPM (Integrated Pest Management) angles that growers of Blueberries\, Apples\, Hazelnuts\, Wine Grapes and more have embraced over the last few years. From building soil with compost teas\, to tackling disease and pests with microbial tools\, growers have found the need to reach for new ideas. While research does its best to follow the industry lead of production growers\, it’s really the farmer (and their challenges) that are willing to lead the brigade and do things differently. Where do these worlds intersect? This presentation will give examples of the use of beneficial insects with novel drone deployment over orchards\, vineyards\, almonds and strawberries\, and share some ideas from the biological realm that will stimulate your own on-farm brainstorming. \n  \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/biological-tools-an-overview-of-ipm-for-fruit-production-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-7/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell and Annual Meeting - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Bring your stories about fruit growing for the always-fun member Show and Tell. The Show and Tell will emphasize discovering or breeding fruit but all stories are welcome – as are new members. \nWondering what the North American Fruit Explorers is all about? The 90-minute online session includes an overview by our president\, Kris Klueg Heeter\, and a brief annual meeting. Join us as we take a brief look back at 2023\, look ahead to 2024\, and review our Board of Directors candidates. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/show-tell-and-annual-meeting-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-6/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T012553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T012713Z
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SUMMARY:Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders seek the best of both grapes - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 5
DESCRIPTION:Muscadines may be the folksy American of the grape world\, but they have many qualities like disease resistance and unique flavors that are desired in the more popular Vitis vinifera (bunch grapes) species.\nLikewise\, Vitis vinifera — the species that most people eat as table grapes and drink in wine — has many characteristics desirable for muscadines\, like thinner skin\, a crispier texture and seedlessness. Successfully combining traits from these two species of grapes is a challenge due to differing numbers of base chromosomes. \nMargaret Worthington and Renee Threlfall with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are co-directors of a national project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to crossbreed muscadines and Vitis vinifera grapes for shared desirable traits. New table grape varieties like Candy Hearts™ and Cotton Candy™ show that consumers are excited about new bold flavors for fruit. However\, the genetics for disease resistance are lacking in Vitis grapes\, and there is still work needed to make muscadines more appealing to a broader consumer base. \nJoin us to learn what new grapes may be available to grow in the future! \n  \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/vitis-vinifera-and-muscadines-grape-breeders-seek-the-best-of-both-grapes-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-5/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T013107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T013205Z
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SUMMARY:Project Pawpaw - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Adam D’Angelo of Project Pawpaw will introduce us to the future of sustainable agriculture via the pawpaw! \nWhat’s Project Pawpaw?\nProject Pawpaw is a collaborative effort to develop varieties of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) that better meet the needs of both farmers and consumers. They aim to develop new cultivars of pawpaws which taste great\, grow well\, and have a longer shelf life. Their work is entirely crowdfunded – all of their funding comes from the sale of products through our online store and at in-person events. This funding structure gives them the agility to explore new areas of scientific inquiry while also keeping them efficient.\nJoin us to hear what may be happening with Pawpaws in the near future! \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/project-pawpaw-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-4/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
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SUMMARY:Old Southern Apples & New Opportunities - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Go back on a journey in time\, deep into the heart of Southern homesteads and orchards where wonderful apple varieties were being grown. Overtime like many of these apples became lost as old southern apples were not immune to conformity and many varieties fell into obscurity. Many varieties are lost for good. However\, if it weren’t for some modern day fruit explorers like Creighton Lee Calhoun\, Tom Brown\, and Joyce Neighbors we would have lost a lot more. Today even after both Calhoun and Neighbors have passed their rediscoveries still live on at historical orchards and backyards across the US. \nJoin us as Jason Bowen and Josh Fuder discuss Old Southern Apples and their place in the Southern foodways. They will provide background into regional varieties and nurseries. Interesting stories on apples like Junaluska and answer a nagging question. Do Limbertwigs really have a Limbertwiggy flavor? Learn what is being done to preserve these large collections of southern apples and how southern apples may fit in a warming plan? \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/old-southern-apples-new-opportunities-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T013851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T013851Z
UID:4943-1731004200-1731009600@nafex.org
SUMMARY:No Land\, No Problem. Growing with minimal space - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to grow some of your own food but have a small yard? This session will show you how to do that successfully. Author Lee Reich will cover proven techniques for growing abundant crops in a small footprint. \nThis session will also be of interest for growers with an interest in shaping their trees into beautiful and elaborate shapes.\nLee’s session will include oblique cordon & espalier techniques\, as well as European-style and backyard growing. And\, an audience favorite\, Lee will discuss methods for growing a delicious variety of figs. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/no-land-no-problem-growing-with-minimal-space-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T014134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T014134Z
UID:4946-1730998800-1731004200@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Outside the Cider Apple Box - NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Cider apples have been cultivated for centuries in Europe\, but their performance in North America has not been without its challenges. A movement of fruit explorers and citizen scientists are changing the way ciders and perrys are made in the US. \nDave Carr of Raging Cider in San Marcos\, California joins us to discuss how he has utilized a combination of feral\, foraged\, and cultivated fruit to craft very unique ciders and perrys. Carr will discuss the environmental pressures of growing in Southern California and how he has adapted to environmental pressures. He will also discuss seedling trials and his orchard. Whether you’re a seasoned grower\, forager\, cider maker or just curious\, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to perhaps craft your own exceptional cider. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/outside-the-cider-apple-box-nafex-2024-virtual-conference-session-1/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241029T015228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T015228Z
UID:4950-1730937600-1731196799@nafex.org
SUMMARY:NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates and plan to join the North American Fruit Explorers for the NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 7-9\, via ZOOM or by phone. \nAuthor Helen Atthowe will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature 8 interactive sessions and 10 speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 8 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 9 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/nafex-2024-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20241022T141038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T141038Z
UID:4858-1730230200-1730235600@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Pollination for Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in promoting pollinators in your backyards or orchards? Join us for an evening of discussion about bee biology and how habitat relates to having bees present at bloom-time. Dr. Rufus Isaacs of Michigan State University will also discuss establishing a wildflower habitat and sources of funding to support seed purchase\, and habitat establishment. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/pollination-for-production/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240917T162443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T162443Z
UID:4797-1727379000-1727384400@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Food Forests - Community Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of discussion about food forests and community orchards. Josh David of the Bloomington Community Orchard in Bloomington\, IN will introduce the concepts of establishing forests in communities and highlight topics from planning and design to maintenance and community input. Come with your questions!! \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/food-forests-community-orchards/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240822T134939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T135116Z
UID:4776-1724787000-1724792400@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Concepts for Understanding How Fruit Trees Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of discussion on understanding how temperate deciduous fruit trees work and how growers can efficiently manage tree fruit orchards. Dr. Ted Dejong of UC Davis University will provide insights into working with fruiting trees within the orchard setting highlighting peaches\, plum and nectarines. Come with your questions!! \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/concepts-for-understanding-how-fruit-trees-work/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240718T151802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T151802Z
UID:4758-1722367800-1722367800@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Beneficial Birds: Rewilding our yards and orchards to control pests  - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to support raptors and other beneficial birds in fruit growing operations to manage pests. Ashley Chesser with Wild Farm Alliance and Dr. Catherine Lindell from Michigan State University will provide an overview about how and why to incorporate birds into the farm landscape and some specifics about the use of American Kestrel boxes. Participants will learn about the behavior and ecology of birds and their role in providing ecosystem services and disservices in agriculture landscapes. Dr. Lindell will share results of her team’s studies to investigate the value of attracting predatory American Kestrels with nest boxes in cherry orchards to diminish the number of fruit-eating birds. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/beneficial-birds-rewilding-our-yards-and-orchards-to-control-pests-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240618T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T145317Z
UID:4741-1719343800-1719343800@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Pawpaw 101 and KSU Pawpaw Program Update - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What’s new in the world of pawpaws? Join us for an evening of discussion about North America’s largest fruit with Dr. Kirk Pomper of Kentucky State University who will provide insights into all things pawpaw and an update on the KSU Pawpaw program. Come with your questions for one of the country’s foremost experts on pawpaws. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/pawpaw-101-and-ksu-pawpaw-program-update-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240514T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T155453Z
UID:4712-1716924600-1716930000@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Rediscovering Lost Goldrush Era Fruit Trees - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Does the thrill of the hunt to rediscover California gold rush era fruit trees intrigue you? Maybe you’ve heard of the work of the Felix Gillet Institute or the man himself. Join us to discover how a team of fruit detectives and preservationists search abandoned ghost towns and the countryside for 100+ year old fruit trees. Learn how the Felix Gillet Institute works to preserve lost heritage fruit trees and bring them back for future generations to enjoy. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/rediscovering-lost-goldrush-era-fruit-trees-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240417T153103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T172703Z
UID:4689-1714505400-1714510800@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Cicada and Lanternfly - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you worried about your fruit trees and the billions of cicadas that are about to emerge? Perhaps invasive lantern flies have started to make their way to your area and pose more of a threat? Join us as Douglas Pfeiffer Ph.D. of Virginia Tech discusses how to deal with these pest pressures and provides tips to safeguard your own trees. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us! \nNot a member yet? Join for $19/yr and get access to this ZOOM meetup and all past recorded meetings and conference settings! www.nafex.org
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/cicada-and-lanternfly-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240314T191309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T191309Z
UID:4656-1711481400-1711486800@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Future Apples and Pears - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what’s going on in the world of apple breeding besides crispy apples? Maybe the future releases of a 100 year old pear breeding program peak your interest? Either way join us on March 26th as Christopher Gottschalk\, Ph.D. of the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station discusses these topics and more. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us!
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/future-apples-and-pears-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240216T215100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T223234Z
UID:4574-1709058600-1709064000@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Which are the best apples and pears for making cider and perry?
DESCRIPTION:Perry pears and cider apples are quite different from their fresh eating counterparts not \n\nonly in taste but in growth and harvest. \n\n\nAt our next virtual meetup\, Charles McGonegal owner of AEppelTreow will discuss the types of European perry pears that can be grown in the US and how true perry pears can change a perry.\nTim Graham of Left Bank Ciders will discuss cider apples and how they are different from their dessert brethren in more than just taste. He will cover not only what varieties are grown but also their classification (e.g. Bittersharp\, Bittersweet\, etc.) and more. If you’re curious about fruit\, cider or perry stop by Tuesday\, February 27 6:30 CST.\n\nMeeting is via Zoom\, connection details will be made available later  to NAFEX members only on the Interest Groups page.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/which-are-the-best-apples-and-pears-for-making-cider-and-perry/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20240124T030349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T170513Z
UID:4516-1706643000-1706648400@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Starting a New Orchard: Lessons Learned - A Virtual Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, January 30\, for our monthly NAFEX Interest Group meetup on lessons learned starting a new orchard. NAFEX members Josh Fuder and Matt Stevens will lead the conversation. \nThe meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Find the ZOOM link and call-in numbers in your inbox or on our member Interest Group page. Plan to join us!
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/starting-a-new-orchard-lessons-learned-a-virtual-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20231026T195426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212121Z
UID:4321-1699711200-1699716600@nafex.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Fruit from Healthy Soil - 2023 Virtual Conference Keynote\, Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Elaine Ingham\, the soil microbiologist who coined the term “Soil Food Web\,” will discuss growing healthy fruiting plants from the ground up\, using regenerative growing practices to restore the ecological functions of soil and improve nutrient levels and yields in fruit production. \nThe Soil Food Web is the community of organisms living all or part of their lives in the soil. It describes the complex living system in the soil and how it interacts with the environment\, plants\, and animals. \nDr. Elaine will help fruit growers understand how artificial fertilizers affect soil and plant health and how soil biology determines a plant’s ability to unlock and utilize nutrients. If you want to learn more about how to improve your soil to grow better fruit\, you won’t want to miss this talk. \n— \nThis interactive webinar will be the closing keynote session of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2023 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 9-11\, via ZOOM or by phone. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recorded sessions later. \nThe conference is open to fruit growers of all experience levels and will feature 8 sessions and 12 speakers over 3 days. Plan to join us! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 11 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/healthy-fruit-healthy-soil/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20231030T012330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T133737Z
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SUMMARY:Show & Tell and Annual Meeting - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Show us your fruit! And share your fruit growing journey in 2023. Fruit growers of all experience levels are invited to share their growing experiences (successes or failures) in our casual\, virtual fruit grower’s Show and Tell. This year\, the Show and Tell will emphasize discovering or breeding fruit but all stories are welcome – as are new members.\n\nWondering what the North American Fruit Explorers is all about? The 90-minute online session includes an overview by our president\, Kris Klueg Heeter\, and a brief annual meeting. Join us as we take a brief look back at 2023\, look ahead to 2024\, and review our Board of Directors candidates.\n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2023 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 9-11\, via ZOOM or by phone. \nSoil food web expert Dr. Elaine Ingham will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature 8 interactive sessions and 12 speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 11 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/nafex-annual-meeting-and-show-tell-nafex-2023-virtual-conference-session-7/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
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SUMMARY:All About Hybrid Persimmons - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Join persimmon grower Timothy Lane for a look at recent persimmon hybridizing efforts in Ukraine and the United States. \nMany of these hybrid Diospyros kaki (Asian) x Diospyros virginiana (American) persimmon cultivars have bigger fruit\, better flavor and increased cold hardiness than some of their popular predecessors\, Rosseyanka and Nikita’s Gift. Timothy will share a detailed account of hybrid persimmon fruit\, foliage\, cold-hardiness and care. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2023 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 9-11\, via ZOOM or by phone. \nSoil food web expert Dr. Elaine Ingham will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature 8 interactive sessions and 12 speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 11 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/all-about-hybrid-persimmon/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20231026T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T233123Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Agriculture and Low-Input Orchards - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 5
DESCRIPTION:Looking to have a low input orchard? This is the talk for you. Mark Shepard\, author of Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers will be talk about his developed “Sheer\, Total\, Utter\, Neglect” (STUN) method for breeding and selecting cultivars that are adapted to his microclimate and biome. This method can be used to select for flavor\, disease resistance and vigorous growth\, among other traits. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2023 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 9-11\, via ZOOM or by phone. \nSoil food web expert Dr. Elaine Ingham will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature 8 interactive sessions and 12 speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 11 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/restoration-ag-low-input-orchards/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223145
CREATED:20231031T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T191250Z
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SUMMARY:The Business of Growing Fruit\, Part 2 - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Can you make money growing fruit? Join us for the second of two exciting sessions about the business of growing fruit. In this session\, we’ll get an inside look at the challenges and rewards of starting a nursery business with mail-order fulfillment with Michael McConkey of Edible Landscaping; how to sell fruit trees and shrubs at a regional level via farmers markets and events with Larry Stephenson of Southern Cultured Orchard and Nursery; and how to make a business of teaching and educating other fruit growers with Susan Poizner of Orchardpeople.com. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is part of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX) 2023 Virtual Conference\, featuring three days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers\, November 9-11\, via ZOOM or by phone. \nSoil food web expert Dr. Elaine Ingham will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature 8 interactive sessions and 12 speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 11 at Noon and 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage. \nRegistration and Cost \nMembers: 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. \nNon-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.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/the-business-of-growing-fruit-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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