{"id":4818,"date":"2024-10-20T11:14:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T15:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nafex.org\/?page_id=4818"},"modified":"2024-11-14T12:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T17:01:44","slug":"nafex-2024-virtual-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nafex.org\/index.php\/nafex-2024-virtual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NAFEX-2024-CONF-WEB-BANNER-1500-x-400-px.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NAFEX-2024-CONF-WEB-BANNER-1500-x-400-px.png 1500w, https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NAFEX-2024-CONF-WEB-BANNER-1500-x-400-px-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NAFEX-2024-CONF-WEB-BANNER-1500-x-400-px-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NAFEX-2024-CONF-WEB-BANNER-1500-x-400-px-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Hundreds of fruit growers gathered online for an exciting series of <strong>eight interactive sessions<\/strong> with some of North America\u2019s leading fruit growers, breeders, and soil experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>NAFEX 2024 Virtual Conference<\/strong> featured three days of inspiring and informative online sessions, Nov. 7-9, via ZOOM and by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9a923073-9062-4894-9606-8a376f37181a\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nafex.org\/index.php\/2024-virtual-conference-videos-and-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #9b3e7f; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #130657; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Watch the Session Recordings and Find Bonus Resources Here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong><br>Author of &#8220;The Ecological Farm&#8221; <strong>Helen Atthowe<\/strong> delivered the closing keynote address. See the complete schedule, topics and speakers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Meeting &amp; Member Show and Tell<\/strong><br>The conference included the 2024 NAFEX Annual Meeting and Member Show and Tell on Friday, Nov. 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the Recorded Sessions <\/strong><br>All sessions were recorded. Real time participants had the opportunity to ask questions, <strong>engage with our speakers<\/strong>, and share information with fellow fruit growers. There was a Q&amp;A after each presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free with Your $19 NAFEX Membership<\/strong><br>Access to conference is included with your $19 NAFEX membership. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nafex.org\/index.php\/membership-account\/membership-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join or renew today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#2b83a8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#Schedule\">Conf. Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#Bios\"><strong>Speaker Bios<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#Details\"><strong>Conf. Details<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Members<\/strong>: Access to webinar recordings and downloadable resources is FREE for all NAFEX members in good standing. Members automatically received daily emails with session links and call-in numbers. <strong>No registration is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-members<\/strong>: Membership is only $19 and you\u2019ll receive full access to conference, plus full member benefits for one year!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-80154fdf\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nafex.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KEYNOTE-GRAPHIC-2024-V3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4819\" 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A movement of fruit explorers and citizen scientists are changing the way ciders and perrys are made in the US.<br><br>Dave Carr of Raging Cider in San Marcos, California joins us to discuss how he has utilized a combination of feral, foraged, and cultivated fruit to craft very unique ciders and perrys. Carr will discuss the environmental pressures of growing in Southern California and how he has adapted to environmental pressures. He will also discuss seedling trials and his orchard. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned grower, forager, cider maker or just curious, you\u2019ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to perhaps craft your own exceptional cider.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Speaker:<br><br><strong>David Carr<\/strong>, of <em>Raging Cider<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Sean Williams<\/strong>, NAFEX Interest Group Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-5d71ee0a\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>SESSION 2<\/strong><br>3:30 pm PST \/ 6:30 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-75490179-cb58-4b6f-a479-e1a3872acfa4\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-75490179-cb58-4b6f-a479-e1a3872acfa4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-75490179-cb58-4b6f-a479-e1a3872acfa4\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>No Land, No Problem. Growing with minimal space<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-75490179-cb58-4b6f-a479-e1a3872acfa4\">\n\n<p>Do you want to grow some of your own food but have a small yard? This session will show you how to do that successfully. Author Lee Reich will cover proven techniques for growing abundant crops in a small footprint.<br><br>This session will also be of interest for growers with an interest in shaping their trees into beautiful and elaborate shapes.<br>Lee\u2019s session will include oblique cordon &amp; espalier techniques, as well as European-style and backyard growing. And, an audience favorite, Lee will discuss methods for growing a delicious variety of figs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Speaker:<br><br><strong>Lee Reich<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Kris Klueg Heeter<\/strong>, NAFEX President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>FRIDAY (morning), NOV. <\/strong>8<br>(Two Sessions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6bb59603 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-7e7415be\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong>SESSION 1 <\/strong><br>8 am PST \/ 11 am EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-27329575-0c31-4688-bd9d-5b7ce77d5370\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-27329575-0c31-4688-bd9d-5b7ce77d5370\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-27329575-0c31-4688-bd9d-5b7ce77d5370\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Old Southern Apples &amp; New Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-27329575-0c31-4688-bd9d-5b7ce77d5370\">\n\n<p>Go back on a journey in time, deep into the heart of Southern homesteads and orchards where wonderful apple varieties were being grown. Overtime like many of these apples became lost as old southern apples were not immune to conformity and many varieties fell into obscurity. Many varieties are lost for good. However, if it weren\u2019t for some modern day fruit explorers like Creighton Lee Calhoun, Tom Brown, and Joyce Neighbors we would have lost a lot more. Today even after both Calhoun and Neighbors have passed their rediscoveries still live on at historical orchards and backyards across the US.<br><br>Join us as Jason Bowen and Josh Fuder discuss Old Southern Apples and their place in the Southern foodways. They will provide background into regional varieties and nurseries. Interesting stories on apples like Junaluska and answer a nagging question. Do Limbertwigs really have a Limbertwiggy flavor? Learn what is being done to preserve these large collections of southern apples and how southern apples may fit in a warming plan?<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Speakers:<br><br><strong>Jason Bowen<\/strong>, Horne Creek Farm<br><strong>Josh Fuder<\/strong>, ANR agent Cherokee County, GA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Larry Stephenson<\/strong>, NAFEX Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-5cf9268d\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong>SESSION 2<\/strong><br>10:30 am PST \/ 1:30 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-1c116b10-34ab-4a25-8519-6e9594bf1c3f\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1c116b10-34ab-4a25-8519-6e9594bf1c3f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1c116b10-34ab-4a25-8519-6e9594bf1c3f\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Project Pawpaw<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1c116b10-34ab-4a25-8519-6e9594bf1c3f\">\n\n<p>Adam D\u2019Angelo of Project Pawpaw will introduce us to the future of sustainable agriculture via the pawpaw!<br><br>What\u2019s Project Pawpaw?<br>Project Pawpaw is a collaborative effort to develop varieties of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) that better meet the needs of both farmers and consumers. They aim to develop new cultivars of pawpaws which taste great, grow well, and have a longer shelf life. Their work is entirely crowdfunded &#8211; all of their funding comes from the sale of products through our online store and at in-person events. This funding structure gives them the agility to explore new areas of scientific inquiry while also keeping them efficient.<br>Join us to hear what may be happening with Pawpaws in the near future!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Speaker:<br><br><strong>Adam D&#8217;Angelo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Chris Homanics<\/strong>, NAFEX Vice President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>FRIDAY (afternoon), NOV. <\/strong>8<br>(Two Sessions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6e496ba8 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e1f1ea92\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>SESSION 3 <\/strong><br>1 pm PST \/ 4 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-7a6b37d0-3108-4a91-ad4d-716e3556b9d7\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7a6b37d0-3108-4a91-ad4d-716e3556b9d7\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7a6b37d0-3108-4a91-ad4d-716e3556b9d7\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders seek the best of both grapes<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7a6b37d0-3108-4a91-ad4d-716e3556b9d7\">\n\n<p>Muscadines may be the folksy American of the grape world, but they have many qualities like disease resistance and unique flavors that are desired in the more popular Vitis vinifera (bunch grapes) species.<br>Likewise, Vitis vinifera \u2014 the species that most people eat as table grapes and drink in wine \u2014 has many characteristics desirable for muscadines, like thinner skin, a crispier texture and seedlessness. Successfully combining traits from these two species of grapes is a challenge due to differing numbers of base chromosomes.<br><br>Margaret Worthington and Renee Threlfall with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are co-directors of a national project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to crossbreed muscadines and Vitis vinifera grapes for shared desirable traits. New table grape varieties like Candy Hearts\u2122 and Cotton Candy\u2122 show that consumers are excited about new bold flavors for fruit. However, the genetics for disease resistance are lacking in Vitis grapes, and there is still work needed to make muscadines more appealing to a broader consumer base.<br><br>Join us to learn what new grapes may be available to grow in the future!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Speakers:<br><br><strong>Margaret Worthington<\/strong> <br><strong>Renee Threlfall<\/strong>, University of Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Sean Williams<\/strong>, NAFEX Interest Group Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-503486a5\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>SESSION <\/strong>4<br>3:30 pm PST \/ 6:30 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-40818cc7-8073-4b5f-ae97-37809b7baecd\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #ffffff; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-40818cc7-8073-4b5f-ae97-37809b7baecd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-40818cc7-8073-4b5f-ae97-37809b7baecd\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>NAFEX Annual general meeting and Member Show &amp; Tell<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-40818cc7-8073-4b5f-ae97-37809b7baecd\">\n\n<p>Join us as we take a brief look back at 2023, look ahead to 2024, and review our Board of Directors candidates. Bring your stories about fruit growing for the always-fun member Show and Tell. The Show and Tell will emphasize discovering or breeding fruit but all stories are welcome \u2013 as are new members.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\">Moderator:<br><br><strong>Kris Klueg Heeter<\/strong>, NAFEX President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>SATURDAY, NOV. 9<\/strong><br>(Two Sessions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-4f75e06b uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-609894d4\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong>SESSION 1 <\/strong><br>10:30 am PST \/ 1:30 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-3f4509a8-5382-4107-a402-e97f1f0c70ec\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3f4509a8-5382-4107-a402-e97f1f0c70ec\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3f4509a8-5382-4107-a402-e97f1f0c70ec\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Biological Tools an Overview of IPM for Fruit Production<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-3f4509a8-5382-4107-a402-e97f1f0c70ec\">\n\n<p>Alison will take a Birds Eye look at some of the innovative IPM (Integrated Pest Management) angles that growers of Blueberries, Apples, Hazelnuts, Wine Grapes and more have embraced over the last few years. From building soil with compost teas, to tackling disease and pests with microbial tools, growers have found the need to reach for new ideas. While research does its best to follow the industry lead of production growers, it\u2019s really the farmer (and their challenges) that are willing to lead the brigade and do things differently. Where do these worlds intersect? This presentation will give examples of the use of beneficial insects with novel drone deployment over orchards, vineyards, almonds and strawberries, and share some ideas from the biological realm that will stimulate your own on-farm brainstorming.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Speaker:<br><br><strong>Alison Kutz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Moderators:<br><br><strong>Chris Homanics<\/strong>, NAFEX Vice President<br><strong>Kaitlyn Chambers<\/strong>, NAFEX Programs Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-52d22743\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong>SESSION 2<\/strong><br>1 pm PST \/ 4 pm EST<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-fdf86c8f-b5bd-4de9-b40b-fee6f40c1fa9\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fdf86c8f-b5bd-4de9-b40b-fee6f40c1fa9\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fdf86c8f-b5bd-4de9-b40b-fee6f40c1fa9\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>The Ecological Orchard: A No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Orchards<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fdf86c8f-b5bd-4de9-b40b-fee6f40c1fa9\">\n\n<p>This session will cover Helen&#8217;s no-till, no-spray, selective-weeding, grow-your-own-fertilizer system for organic orchards that was developed &amp; refined over 35 years while owning &amp; 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&#8217;t want to miss this talk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Speaker:<br><br><strong>Helen Atthowe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\">Moderators:<br><br><strong>Matt Stevens<\/strong>, NAFEX Programs Co-Chair<br><strong>Kaitlyn Chambers<\/strong>, NAFEX Programs Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-none uagb-block-4ebde51b uagb-section__background-undefined\" id=\"Bios\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p>[wpteam id=&#8221;4890&#8243;]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-none uagb-block-5dc586cf\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\"><p>[wpteam id=&#8221;4895&#8243;]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Details\">Conference Details<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Session Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>Thursday, Nov. 7 (2 sessions) &#8211; 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern<br>Friday, Nov 8 (4 sessions) &#8211; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Eastern<br>Saturday, Nov. 9 (2 sessions) &#8211; 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Eastern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All sessions are 90 minutes in length including participant questions and answers. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Audience Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>Participants will be able to submit questions via the ZOOM chat during Q&amp;A at the end of the seven speaker sessions. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Notifications and Conference Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>NAFEX members in good standing will be emailed the conference ZOOM links daily. Please check your spam folder if you did not see the email in your inbox or email us at <a href=\"http:\/\/mail%20to:admin@nafexmembers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admin@nafexmembers.org <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>ZOOM Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>New to <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\">ZOOM<\/a>? It\u2019s easy to set up your own free account and access the conference from your phone, computer or tablet. Here\u2019s a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360034967471-Getting-started-guide-for-new-users\">ZOOM\u2019s how-to guide.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Session Recordings<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>All sessions will recorded and made available to NAFEX members for viewing after the conference. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Conference Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>NAFEX is committed to creating a conference culture of reciprocal learning that is non-judgemental and engaging of all people. We request that all participants respect themselves and one another, honor different views and opinions, and create a welcoming environment for learning and sharing. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<p>Please email questions to <a href=\"mailto:admin@nafexmembers.org\">admin@nafexmembers.org<\/a>. Please allow 1-2 days for a reply as all of our conference organizers are volunteers as well as busy fruit growers. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>About our Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-ecae890b-3294-453c-a75e-4399def37471\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trailblazer Sponsor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onegreenworld.com\/\">One Green World<\/a> is a family-owned retail and mail order nursery located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in fruiting trees, shrubs, berries, citrus, and more! 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