01 Jun
USDA Food Systems Transformation
Tune in for an announcement by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on USDA’s framework for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming the food system to be fairer,...
“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
21 Jun
Harmful Algal Management of Florida’s Shellfish Resources
Join the next Ag Science Cafe on June 21, 2022, at 10 AM EST, where Jill Fleiger, Environmental Administrator (FDACS Division of Aquaculture) will present information on the Harmful Algal Management of Florida’s Shellfish...
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...