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SUMMARY:NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates and plan to join the North American Fruit Explorers for the 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. \n2022 and 2021 Conference Recordings \nMembers can also watch all of the recorded sessions from the 2022 Virtual Conference and 2021 Virtual Conference. Recordings from the 2021 Virtual Conference are also available for public viewing on our NAFEXTV YouTube channel.
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/nafex-2023-virtual-conference-2/
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SUMMARY:Integrating Tree Vegetables and Perennial Staple Crops into the Orchard - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to expand your edible orchard beyond fruit and nuts by integrating other trees and plant species that can serve as vegetables\, medicine\, fuel\, fodder\, and help build healthy soil. Author and farmer Eric Toensmeier will share his permaculture-based approach to the creation of perennial farming systems and solutions for orchards and gardens of all sizes. \nEric Toensmeier is the award-winning author of Paradise Lot and Perennial Vegetables\, and the co-author of Edible Forest Gardens as well as a contributor for Drawdown. Eric has studied permaculture and useful plants of the world for over two decades. He managed an urban farm project for five years\, ran a seed company\, and co-developed a farm business training curriculum that is now used in eight US states and three Canadian provinces. His most recent book is the Carbon Farming: a Global Toolkit for Stabilizing the Climate with Tree Crops and Regenerative Agriculture Practices. \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/integrating-crops-into-the-orchard/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T124041
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SUMMARY:Apples Around the World - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The apple is the most widely cultivated fruit across temperate regions of the globe. Discover the many types of Malus species around the world as Dr. Gayle Volk shares the USDA’s Malus germplasm collection and discusses how genetic level testing has improved the collection and USDA’s international exchange program. \nDerek Mills of Hocking Hills Orchard will also share how his collection of over 1\,800 apple varieties helps him connect with other apple lovers and play an important citizen role in Malus exploration and preservation. All apple growers and lovers will enjoy this talk. \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. \n— \nImage credit for global map: Nanoxyde\, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://nafex.org/index.php/event/apples-around-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T133000
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SUMMARY:The Business of Growing Fruit\, Part 1 - NAFEX 2023 Virtual Conference\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Can you make money growing fruit? Join us for the first of two exciting sessions about the business of growing fruit. In this session\, we’ll learn about establishing a successful U-pick operation from Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm; how to create a CSA (community supported agriculture) distribution system with legendary apple grower John Bunker; and how to create value-added products or collaborate with businesses who are end-users of fruit with Megan and Anthony Gossett of Ferm Fresh kombucha. \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/business-of-growing-fruit-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T183000
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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:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231110T203000
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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
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