Events

2024 Annual Meeting Presentations

Find all our speakers presentations below!

Growing Methods and Research:

Nutrition and water requirements – Dr. Kadyampakeni’s Presentation

Compost – Alex Marks, Veransa’s Presentation

Key Project Research Results:

Details of this year’s research – Donald Rockwood’s Presentation

Kevin Barley, Greenfield Bamboo   Research Analytics

Wood Markets:

Amos Sala – Bamcore’s Presentation

Sharon Seldner, Pegasus Bioplastics Solutions – Bioplastics and Wood Uses

Kevin Barley & Don Rockwood – FBGA 5-Year Wood Forecast 

2025 Annual Meeting Presentations

Find all our speakers presentations below!

Growing & Production Methods and Research:

Florida bamboo productions practices: Irrigation & Fertilization – Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni

Biochar for Bamboo – Biotech Applied Research’s Presentation

Mechanical Harvesting of Bamboo – Dr. Daniel Hofstetter

Big Asper – Kevin Barley, FBGA President

Key Project Research Results:

Methods, Overview, Results & Projections – Donald Rockwood’s Presentation

Progress toward proof of concept Kevin Barley, FBGA president

Bamboo consumption and industry growth

Florida Fresh Bamboo –   Kevin Barley, FBGA President

Bamboo Spirits Inc. – Bamboo Spirits Inc. Presentation

Kadant – Lorne Fardy’s presentation

Earthstrong Nick Castro – Earthstrong presentation

2023 Annual Meeting in November

November 21, 2023

UF-IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

14625 County Road 672, Wimauma, FL 33598

2023 UF-IFAS Field Day

Date not yet determined.

UF-IFAS Field Day in March – Using soil moisture sensors to conserve water use and save money.