09 Jun
Heavy Metals in Hemp Extract Products Webinar
FDACS is hosting a webinar to discuss Heavy Metals in Hemp Extract Products. Tuesday, Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) Please join the meeting from your computer,...
“Almost 1 billion people across the globe will go to bed hungry tonight, 200 million of them children. Most of those people are small holder farmers who depend on agriculture to make a living and feed their families…” (United States Agency for International Development).
The Agricultural and Environmental Development Institute (AEDI) connects the environment, education, agriculture and sustainable development in innovative ways that promote resilient communities and ensure excellence in these endeavors. AEDI provides training, consulting and outreach in four focus areas:
Agriculture and Climate Crisis
Food Safety
Agritourism
Youth Leadership
Upcoming Events
19 Jun
COVID-19 and the Food and Agricultural System Webinar
Join the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time for Perspectives on COVID-19 and the Food...
22 Sep
Solving Intractable Problems With Waste, Plastics, Recycling and Landfills
AgScience Cafe Tue, Sep 22, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) Speaker is Bruce A. Welt, Ph.D., Coordinator, Packaging Engineering Program – Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department at the University of Florida/IFAS....
News & Announcements
10 Tips for an Enjoyable U-pick Berry Adventure
The local blueberry season kicks off with area farms such as Jubilee Orchards and Myrtle Creek opening their doors to visitors for U-pick adventures. As you pack your children...
Florida Farmers Learn Fundamentals of Agritourism Safety
As consumers continue on the quest to find out where our food comes, more and more families are flocking farms for the educational and fun filled experiences of agritourism....
Faith Clarke Featured in 850 Business Magazine of Northwest Florida
Jackson County is Adding More Value to the Tourists’ Buck ‘U-Pick’ Tourism Hey, there’s a lot more to Northwest Florida than sand and surf. There’s exciting history and colorful...