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Bamboo Consulting: Cultivation to Valuation

Bamboo Consulting: Cultivation to Valuation

Nov 23, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Industry

Fred Hornaday (that’s me) has been active in the bamboo industry since 2006 when he opened the first all-bamboo boutique in San Luis Obispo, California. Since 2020, he has been committed to expanding his impact and influence on a global scale. Today, I work as a...
Growing bamboo for profit: Green gold

Growing bamboo for profit: Green gold

Sep 26, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species

Bamboo is huge. It grows like mad, faster than any plant on earth, and you can make almost anything with it. The demand for bamboo has never been greater. And we think that’s a good thing. Because in terms of sustainability, bamboo outstrips all the competition....
6 Ways to make money growing bamboo in 2022

6 Ways to make money growing bamboo in 2022

Jan 26, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living, Renewable Energy

If you’re not sure whether the popularity of farming bamboo in America is on the rise, just take a look at my email inbox. Better yet, take my word for it. Nearly every day I hear from farmers and aspiring agrarians across the country who are thinking about...
Best bamboo species for farming: Cultivating allies

Best bamboo species for farming: Cultivating allies

May 10, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

Americans and Europeans have long looked eastward for their superior supply of bamboo. Indeed, Asia and the Far East are where the vast majority of bamboo originates. But as our focus on sustainability intensifies, along with a drive for resource independence, many...
Food fight: Bambu Batu’s Roundup t-shirt

Food fight: Bambu Batu’s Roundup t-shirt

Jul 17, 2013 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Green Living, Health & Nutrition

NOTE: This article first ran in July 2013. The most recent update was in May 2022. Whatever happened to the good old days when deciding what to eat didn’t have to be a political statement or involve enough research to qualify for a doctoral dissertation? Now, if...

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As a writer and consultant, Fred is a leading voice in the world of bamboo. He’s been working in the industry since 2006 and has a network that spans all 6 continents. He’s currently consulting on bamboo projects in Thailand, India, Kenya, and beyond.

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