19 Apr
Earth Day at Maclay
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...
“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 education, the environment, agriculture and sustainable development in innovative ways that promote resilient communities, increase awareness of agricultural and environmental careers, and ensure excellence in these endeavors. AEDI provides training, experiential learning opportunities, consulting and outreach in four focus areas:
Agriculture and Climate Change
Food Safety
Tourism
Youth Leadership
Upcoming Events
27 Sep
National Estuaries Day
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) will celebrate National Estuaries Day on Friday, September 27, in Eastpoint, Florida. The first 600 visitors will receive a free t-shirt commemorating...
28 Sep
Food Safety Manager Certification Training
Are you looking to get to the next level in your career or enhance your opportunity for employment or advancement in the food service industry? Do you have employees who need to be Certified Food Safety Managers?
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...