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.

