Traveling abroad is a life-changing experience, and we want to hear about your agricultural or environmental experiences! Whether through volunteer work, study abroad, student exchanges, internships, or educational tours, your journey could inspire others. Share your story with us by sending an email with a photo or video that highlights your experience and its impact on your life. Simply email info@aediamerica.org with “Global Experience” in the subject line, and your submission could be featured on the Youth in the Field page or AEDI’s social media channels. For more information, feel free to email info@aediamerica.org or call (850) 590-2277. We look forward to hearing from you!
Students from Tianjin Foreign Studies University Tour North Florida Farms
Visitors with Herman Holley (right) owner of Turkey Hill Farm, Tallahassee
“Thanks to the arrangements made by Faith Clarke, we were invited to visit an organic tomato grower in Sopchoppy Florida; a blueberry farm just outside Tallahassee and the largest organic vegetable grower in the Tallahassee area. Two Chinese students from Tianjin Foreign Studies University in Tianjin, China joined the excursions. During the visits, the owners spent a great deal of time teaching us the processes and showing us the farm. It was a very informative experience and the Chinese students went back to China understanding that the U.S. does not consist of only large growers. The students also were fascinated with the organic process. Each of the owners of the Tallahassee area farms were kind and thorough answering our questions. It was a tour and experience we will never forget.”
Lee Kitchen
Tallahassee Community College