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.
Welcome to FASABE
Florida Section
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
The Florida Section American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers serves the Florida members of ASABE, the Society for
Engineering in Agricultural, Food and Biological Systems. For more information about joining ASABE please visit www.asabe.org
Join us at the 2009 FASABE
Continuing Education Program, Conference & Trade Show
June 10-13, 2009
The Plaza Resort & Spa
Daytona Beach, Florida