The University of Embu (UoEm) hosted a delegation of 28 officers from AgrIInstitute Indiana Group, USA. The team was received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research & Extension),   Prof. Paul Nthakanio, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Mugendi. The delegation was led by the Executive Director, Ms. Beth Archer, alongside the Vice-President, Agricultural Lending, Farm Credit Mid-America.

The two teams held a consultative meeting to explore potential areas of collaboration in research, training, and capacity building. AgrIInstitute Indiana Group has made significant contributions toward advancing food security initiatives.

The Institute traces its origins to 1982, following a study that proposed the establishment of the Indiana Institute of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (IIAFN). Around the same period, agricultural leaders in Indiana also identified the need for a structured leadership and skills development program for both emerging and established farmers. These parallel efforts culminated in the formation of IIAFN, which was incorporated in December 1982 as a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing educational and charitable opportunities in agriculture, food, and nutrition.