Where can I obtain information on foreign markets and trade opportunities for agricultural products?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the first point of contact for agricultural export advice and information on USDA export and marketing programs, foreign market research, trade data by country and commodity, trade policy and regulations, export sales and trade leads. A good resource within the USDA is the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This agency offers an extensive amount of services to United States agricultural exporters. The FAS works to increase foreign market access to United States agricultural goods. It builds new markets, improves U.S. agricultural competitiveness, and gives foreign countries food aid and technical assistance. The FAS will promote and assist local U.S. agriculture. It locates buyers for agricultural exports and uses other means to help exporters. The FAS also encourages U.S. participation in trade shows and single-country exhibitions. USDA Utah Field Office: USDA Rural Development John R. Cox 125 South State, #4311 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 Ph
