Events Calendar
Events
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2024 Virtual Conference Keynote – The Ecological Orchard, Session 8
ZOOMHelen 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 […]
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Winter Scion Wood and Pruning
ZOOMThis 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 […]
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Grafting, Rootstock and More
ZOOMThis 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! […]
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Starting Your Own Small Nursery
ZOOMNAFEX 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 […]
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Cold Hardy Fig Production
ZOOMFor 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 […]
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USDA Pomological Paintings: History and Uses
ZOOMJoin 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 […]
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Orchard Resilience Through Homegrown Soil Fertility
ZOOMJoin 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. The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. […]
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Preserving Heritage Fruit Trees
ZOOMJoin us August 26th for a discussion with Leslie Duthie of the Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston MA. The 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 […]
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Cultivating Connections: Fall Harvest Show and Tell
ZOOMJoin us September 30th for a open member discussion about this years fall harvest. The 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 […]
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Growing Tropicals in Temperate Zones
ZOOMJoin us October 29th for a discussion on growing tropicals in temperate zones The 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 […]