“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 healthy communities, produce entrepreneurs, food and agricultural professionals, and ensure excellence in these endeavors. AEDI provides training, experiential learning opportunities, consulting and outreach in four focus areas:
Start your career in the food industry with the Food Handler Certificate Training. Considered as the first-course in food safety principles, this comprehensive program provides food handlers with knowledge needed...
Are you thinking of starting a catering business, restaurant, food truck, grocery store, or adding value to your farm/garden products? If yes, this seminar is for you! Come and...
Earth Day is the world’s largest environmental movement. Join the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and exhibit at Florida’s official 2019 Earth Day celebration to help raise environmental awareness...
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...
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....
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...