Events Calendar
NAFEX Conference
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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NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference
FeaturedZOOMPlan 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!
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Haskaps: The Superfruit Revolution – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 1
ZOOMAndrew Rosychuk of Rosy Farms and Haskap Alberta Association will explore the history of Haskaps across the world and their entry into North America, touch on breeding and research, discuss important elements for successfully growing, and compare the growth of the haskap industry to that of other cold hardy fruits including saskatoon berries and blueberries. 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!
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Making Successful Community Orchards – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 2
ZOOMLearn how community orchards are transforming neighborhoods across the country by providing fresh fruit, green spaces, and opportunities for connection. 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!
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Foraged Apples: Science, Cider and Lore – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 3
ZOOMDr. 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!
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Weather-Wise Orchards – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 4
ZOOMChanging 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!
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Growing Stone Fruits in Cold Climates – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 5
ZOOMLearn 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!
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Annual Meeting and Show and Tell – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 6
ZOOMBring 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.
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Red Mulberry Search and Rescue – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference, Session 7
ZOOMLearn from Weston Lombard about the Mulberry Search and Rescue Contest to crowdsource pure rubra specimens, DNA-test them, and identify the best specimens for potential distribution. 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!
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Foraging and Wildcrafting with Wild Fruits – NAFEX 2025 Virtual Conference Keynote, Session 8
ZOOMAuthor, forager and wildcrafter Pascal 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. This 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. Join us!