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  • Project Pawpaw – NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference, Session 4

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    Adam D’Angelo of Project Pawpaw will introduce us to the future of sustainable agriculture via the pawpaw! What’s Project Pawpaw? Project 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 […]

  • Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders seek the best of both grapes – NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference, Session 5

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    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. Likewise, Vitis vinifera — the species that most people eat as table grapes and drink in wine — has many characteristics desirable […]

  • Show & Tell and Annual Meeting – NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference, Session 6

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    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. Wondering what the North American Fruit Explorers is all about? The 90-minute online session includes an overview by our president, Kris Klueg […]

  • 2024 Virtual Conference Keynote – The Ecological Orchard, Session 8

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    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.   --- This interactive webinar […]

  • Winter Scion Wood and Pruning

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    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 […]

  • Grafting, Rootstock and More

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    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!! Have a favorite grafting tool to show us! Tell us your favorite grafting method, and why! […]

  • Starting Your Own Small Nursery

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    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.  The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX […]

  • Cold Hardy Fig Production

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    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. Kris 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 […]

  • USDA Pomological Paintings: History and Uses

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    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. Between […]