Does the thrill of the hunt to rediscover California gold rush era fruit trees intrigue you? Maybe you’ve heard of the work of the Felix Gillet Institute or the man himself. Join us to discover how a team of fruit detectives and preservationists search abandoned ghost towns and the countryside […]
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Are you worried about your fruit trees and the billions of cicadas that are about to emerge? Perhaps invasive lantern flies have started to make their way to your area and pose more of a threat? Join us as Douglas Pfeiffer Ph.D. of Virginia Tech discusses how to deal with […]
Are you curious about what’s going on in the world of apple breeding besides crispy apples? Maybe the future releases of a 100 year old pear breeding program peak your interest? Either way join us on March 26th as Christopher Gottschalk, Ph.D. of the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station […]
Join us Tuesday, January 30, for our monthly NAFEX Interest Group meetup on lessons learned starting a new orchard. NAFEX members Josh Fuder and Matt Stevens will lead the conversation. The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual […]
Join us for Part 2 of our virtual meetup about growing cherry and Prunus species. The last session was so good, but we only scratched the surface. NAFEX director Chris Homanics will again lead a dynamic discussion about any and all Prunus species with a special emphasis on plum. This forum is for experienced growers and those who are just getting started.
Join us for a virtual meetup about growing figs, particularly in colder climates. Author and NAFEX member Lee Reich, PhD, will share to organic methods for growing delicious figs across cool and cold growing zones of North America and beyond. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership.
Join NAFEX for a virtual Interest Group meetup for fruit growers on creating community orchards, featuring The Giving Grove. The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership.
Join us Tuesday, August 29, for our monthly NAFEX Interest Group meetup on growing Kiwi. We'll discuss growing various Actinidia species, including Hardy Kiwi, in various climates. The meeting will be held on ZOOM and by phone from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership. Plan to join us!
Join us Tuesday, July 25, for our monthly NAFEX Interest Group meetup on growing Amelanchier species (Serviceberry / Shadbush / Saskatoon). NAFEX member Eric Bina will facilitate the conversation. This virtual NAFEX Interest Group meeting is FREE with your $19 NAFEX membership.
Join us for our monthly NAFEX Interest Group meeting on growing citrus in warm and cold climates. Bring your experiences, expertise and questions to share. The session is open to experienced growers and those who are just getting started.