Florida Section American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Picture yourself here

The newly renovated Hawk's Cay Resort, artist rendering

for the 2008 FASABE Continuing Education, Annual Conference and Trade Show to be held

June 11-14, 2008

at the beautiful Hawk's Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida

Hawk's Cay Resort has completed their 35 million dollar renovation to the guestrooms/suites, Ocean view lobby with new Rum Bar, three tiered lagoon and new main pool.  At this tropical location, you will have the opportunity to interact with vendors, network with your peers, participate in informational general and technical sessions and earn professional development hours (PDH) for your PE license.  So plan to kick off your summer right - bring your family and enjoy this great Florida Keys location!  Check out our 2008 Conference site at the newly renovated Hawk's Cay Resort: www.hawkscay.com 

 We have secured the following room rates

for the Hawk's Cay Resort:

 Guest Room $115.00, plus $10.00 daily resort fee plus tax

Conch Villa: $215.00, plus $20 daily resort fee plus tax

(Note: Two night minimum applies to all villas.  One full housekeeping service is provided after each third nights stay for villas.)

This Group Rate is guaranteed until April 25, 2008.

Make your reservations early!

Call (888) 809-7459 and reference the group name "FASABE"

We are looking forward to a great Conference schedule in 2008! 

Wednesday, June 11, 2008:

Our Full-Day Laws and Rules and Area of Practice Continuing Education Program

will include: 

Meet your PE requirements and enjoy a great resort too!

FASABE FBPE Provider # EXP00010

Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June, 13, 2008:

FASABE Annual Conference and Trade Show

FASABE Annual Awards Recognition Banquet, Friday Evening

 Saturday, June 14, 2008:

FASABE Annual Business Meeting 

For more information contact Michael Dukes, PE, FASABE Program Vice Chair at Phone: 352-392-1864 x107, Facsimile: 352-392-4092, Email: mddukes@ufl.edu or FASABE at (863) 414-0710.

  FASABE TRADESHOW VENDORS & SPONSORS:

 Mark your calendars and make your hotel reservations for the FASABE Technical Trade Show to be held June 12-13, 2008.   Set-up will be held on Wednesday, afternoon, June 11, 2008, (time to be determined by the hotel)

Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with the attendees at the

2008 Annual FASABE Conference.

For more information on the Trade Show and available sponsorships, please contact: Tyler Fields, ASABE Vendor Coordinator, Phone:  (863) 763-3143 or FASABE at 863-414-0710 or flasabeadmin@asabe.org    Space is limited! 

Why is Agricultural Engineering Important to Florida's Future?

Florida's food and agribusiness industries are among the largest and most diverse in the nation, and are second only to tourism in economic importance to the state of Florida.  They employ nearly 20% of the work force, and are highly sophisticated and technologically advanced industries that have become the envy of the world.

As the earth's finite mineral and food supplies are depleted, we will need to develop methods to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials from renewable biomass production systems.  That's why increasing employment of well-trained agricultural engineers will be of critical importance to maintaining global competitiveness and future prosperity of this industry and the state of Florida.

Contact Information

If you have questions, suggestions or comments about the Florida Section ASABE, please contact any of the Executive Committee officers, the Administrative Consultant or use the Feedback form.