Resource Fiber/Alabama, a subsidiary of Resource Fiber, is growing rapidly renewable bamboo in commercial farming operations in the Alabama Black Belt region to create sustainable regional economic development, industry innovation and associated new employment opportunities.

RF/A is establishing locally grown, sustainably managed and controlled farming operations to serve as the company’s strategic raw bamboo fiber material source.  This includes the following:

• Engage with Black Belt farmers and landowners to create opportunities to participate in the bamboo industry supply chain;
• Facilitate crop establishment and off-take agreements for farmers and landowners;
• Collaborate with farmers/landowners and R&D resources to improve cultivation protocols and drive high productivity and sustainable crop performance;
• Collaborate with farmers/landowners and R&D resources to design and improve harvest protocols and techniques; and
• Collaborate with organizations supporting farm livelihoods.

Resource Fiber/Alabama anticipates significant expansion of projects over time in additional industry sectors. Those sectors include, but are not limited to, textile fiber production, bioenergy, bioplastics, biochar, densified fuel products, biomedical, and food and beverage.

We are approaching the development of the bamboo industry in a unique way – committing significant corporate resources to the development of foundational components critical to the creation of an expandable and sustainable industry.

Examples of this include our focus on the development and execution of a comprehensive research and development strategy, engagement with farmers and landowners, inclusion of educational elements within our farms and manufacturing facilities, close engagement with economic and community development, and promotion of leading sustainable building principles and practices in our facilities.

For more information, visit Sustainable Crop Management or contact us.