Objective: To provide an international food systems educational opportunity for Florida Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV’s), where participants increase their knowledge of agrotourism, fruit production, and alternative fruit crop selection for Florida.  Methods:  Study food systems of Southern Italy by exploring agricultural enterprises in pomegranate, lemon, apple, olive and wine production; botanical gardens and other edible landscapes. Other areas of concentration included sustainability, cultural methods, and integrated pest management.  Results: On-site focus group revealed an increase in knowledge and awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.  Of the 31 MGV’s who participated in the Food Systems Tour of Southern Italy, 74% (N= 23) responded to a 2 month post-trip survey, revealing an average increase of horticultural knowledge between 68%-88%, depending on the site location.  100% of the 20 who responded to a 5 month post-trip survey, shared information they learned with others, including other MGV’s, community members, friends, family and extension clientele. They reported sharing information about crops, sustainable horticulture practices, agrotourism, Mediterranean diet and food preparation, wine, and alternative crop techniques via workshops, videos, extension publications, PowerPoints, consultations, plant clinics, phone desk, and planting crops studied on tour.  50% of participants reported an increase in their local food purchasing practices.  Conclusion: MGV’s shared their gained knowledge with Floridians throughout the state. Sharing their global experiences with fellow volunteers and clientele can help disseminate information to bring more awareness of food systems, agrotourism, and potential for alternative fruit crop selection in Florida.