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SUMMARY:NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates and 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. \nAuthor\, forager and wildcrafter Pascal Baudar will deliver the keynote address. The conference\, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels\, will feature eight interactive sessions and nine speakers over 3 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later. \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers and Session Topics \nCheck out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage coming soon. \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-2025-virtual-conf/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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SUMMARY:Foraged Apples: Science\, Cider and Lore - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION:How can foraged and wild apples shape the orchards and ciders of tomorrow? \nAll cultivated apple varieties are the product of careful human selection and horticultural propagation. Aside from intentional breeding projects\, many of these selections begin with the discovery of a wilding apple of particularly useful quality. With the technologies of plant breeding so far advanced\, what is the worth of a wilding apple? \nDrawing on fieldwork in New York and New England\, Dr. Maria Kennedy of Rutgers University’s Foraged Fruit Project will discuss the research and outcomes of a collaborative research project with Dr. Gregory Peck of Cornell University\, which investigates the impact of a renewed interest in wild\, foraged\, and feral fruits amongst contemporary cider makers and growers. \n— \nThis 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/foraged-apples-nafex-2025-virtual-conf/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T165044
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SUMMARY:Weather-Wise Orchards - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference\, Session 4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShe 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. \n— \nThis 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/weatherwise-orchards-nafex-2025-conf/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T173000
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SUMMARY:Growing Stone Fruits in Cold Climates - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference\, Session 5
DESCRIPTION: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 that has allowed them to survive in temperatures as low as -36°. \nDan’s goal is to create a commercially viable system model that allows peaches of high-quality to be sold throughout the upper Midwest. \n— \nThis 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/stone-fruits-nafex-2025-virtual-conf/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T165044
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Show and Tell - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference\, Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Bring your stories about fruit growing for the always-fun member NAFEX Show and Tell. Share your successes\, challenges and failures. 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 2025\, look ahead to 2026. \n— \nThis interactive meeting 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/annual-mtg-nafex-2025-virtual-conf/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:Red Mulberry Search and Rescue - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference\, Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Red mulberry (Morus rubra) produces delicious\, complex fruit and shows strong potential for both backyard and commercial production — yet they’re slowly disappearing as invasive white mulberries (Morus alba) threaten to hybridize them out of existence. \nWorking with a team of researchers\, Weston Lombard led the Mulberry Search and Rescue Contest to crowdsource pure rubra specimens\, DNA-test them\, and identify the best specimens for potential distribution. Early results are promising: pure or nearly pure red mulberries still exist\, and with preservation and propagation\, this important native fruit may yet thrive. \nJoin Weston to learn more about this ongoing research and how to grow and preserve red mulberry in your orchard. \n— \nThis 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/mulberry-nafex-2025-virtual-conf/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251108T173000
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SUMMARY:Foraging and Wildcrafting with Wild Fruits - NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference Keynote\, Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Explore the flavor\, creativity\, and terroir of wild fruits with author\, forager and wildcrafter Pascal Baudar. \nPascal will lead us on an exploration of the edible landscape including foraging\, fermenting and making natural wine and ciders with wild fruits. \nDrawing on his bestselling books like The New Wildcrafted Cuisine\, The Wildcrafting Brewer\, and Wildcrafted Fermentation\, as well as his deep engagement with local terroir\, Baudar will showcase how sometimes under-appreciated native\, non-native and invasive fruits can be preserved\, fermented\, brewed\, and crafted into vinegars\, sodas\, condiments\, and libations. \nThese creations capture the terroir’s true flavor—revealing how even the humblest wild berry or seed can evoke a sense of place\, enrich palates\, and support environmental stewardship through sustainable harvesting. \n— \nThis interactive webinar is the closing session and keynote 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. \nThe 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! \nConference Session Dates and Times \nThursday\, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nFriday\, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 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/foraging-and-wildcrafting-with-wild-fruits-nafex-2025-virtual-conference-keynote-session-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
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SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January 27th session with this month’s interest group speaker Rick Weinzierl of Weinzierl Fruit and Consulting\, LLC. Rick will be speaking to us about Integrated Pest Management specifically in apple orchards and covering some stone fruit. He will be highlighting conventional and organic methods of pest management for small orchards to backyard growers. A retired entomologist from the University of Illinois Rick has his own orchard and consults with large commercial orchards. Bring your questions and join us!! \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/integrated-pest-management/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T210000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Grapes
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about growing your own grapes but felt a little stuck on where to start? Join us on the evening of February 24th for a Zoom session with Alice Wise from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. She’s going to walk us through all the basics—from picking the right spot and the best varieties to tips on getting a great harvest and keeping those pesky pests away. It’s going to be a great informative evening so bring 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 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/grow-your-own-grapes/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000
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SUMMARY:Mechanical March
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk tools! Do you have a favorite tool that makes your life easier?  Want to tell us about it? Join us on the evening of March 31st for a Zoom meeting where members share about their favorite tools.  Don’t have a favorite?  Come anyway and see and hear what others are using! \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/mechanical-march/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Fruit Interest Group Meetings
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