AMSO International Events

Did you know the Southern Forest Products Association receives more than $1 million annually from the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA) to support Southern Pine lumber market development in overseas markets, specifically at international wood events?  

USDA funds provided to American Softwoods (AMSO) cooperators under the Foreign Market Development Program and Market Access Program are used to promote the use of U.S. forest products. Domestic softwood lumber and engineered wood products are marketed generically under the AMSO banner.

SFPA’s International Program, supported by those USDA funds, has operated for more than 35 years, benefitting companies exporting to international markets. A primary benefit of the program includes representation at major trade events. 

SFPA is anxiously awaiting guidance from the USDA regarding FAS program funding for 2025 beyond the three events listed below. This page will be updated as soon as we receive an update.