The organization conducts training and capacity-building activities across various regions in Georgia, covering topics such as organic farming, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and renewable energy. AFRD also works on policy and advocacy, engaging in drafting legislation, lobbying for farmers’ interests, and raising public awareness about agricultural and rural development issues. It assists farmers in creating viable enterprises, supports small and medium-sized rural businesses, and encourages youth employment both in rural and urban settings. Its efforts in biodiversity and agrobiodiversity include germplasm collection, gene bank activities, and both in-situ and ex-situ conservation of plant and animal genetic resources. Additionally, AFRD supports pastoral and mountain agriculture, testing fodder plants for livestock, and promoting rural and ecotourism as part of broader development. The organization is led by Kakha Nadiradze and is headquartered in Tbilisi. AFRD plays a significant role in bridging the gap in support mechanisms for farmers, particularly smallholders and mountain pastoralists, combining extension, advocacy, enterprise development, and biodiversity conservation. Its partnerships with local farmers, international organizations, and donor projects allow for innovation, access to global networks, and the preservation of Georgian agro-heritage germplasm. By linking rural development, youth employment, and agroecology, AFRD provides a platform for initiatives in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. AFRD’s work is relevant for those interested in rural youth employment, the soybean market, applied bio-economy, and agribusiness value chains. Opportunities exist for collaboration in youth training programs, legume and soy value chain development, applied bio-economy initiatives, and policy advocacy. Engaging with AFRD allows alignment of projects with ongoing programs in agrobiodiversity.