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Save the dates and plan to join the North American Fruit Explorers for the NAFEX 2026 Virtual Conference, featuring two days of inspiring and informative online sessions for fruit growers, November 6-7, via ZOOM or by phone.<\/p>\n

Fruit experts Dan Bussey, Joseph Postman, and Shaun Shepherd will host the keynote panel. The conference, which is open to fruit growers of all experience levels, will feature seven interactive sessions over 2 days. Participate and ask questions in real time or watch the recordings later.<\/p>\n

Conference Session Dates and Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern
\nSaturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Eastern<\/p>\n

Speakers and Session Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out the full lineup of speakers and topics on our conference webpage coming soon.<\/p>\n

Registration and Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members: 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.<\/a><\/p>\n

Non-members: The conference is only $19 and you\u2019ll receive full conference access plus full member benefits for one year! We invite you to join today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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