USDA, Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS) Websites
FAS Homepage - FAS improves foreign market access for U.S. products, builds new markets, increases competitiveness for U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace and provides assistance to developing foreign countries
Trade Shows and Marketing Events - International calendar listing a variety of promotional activities organized by FAS offices overseas and State Regional Trade Groups
Selling U.S. Products - Lists of resources, products, and services to assist U.S. suppliers
Overseas Offices (Posts) - Directory of offices in over 70 countries around the world
Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) - Reports that provide information on the agricultural economy, products and issues in foreign countries that are likely to have an impact on U.S. agricultural production and trade
U.S. Suppliers List - Searchable database of more than 3,800 U.S. exporters and their products that helps facilitate contact between U.S. suppliers and potential foreign buyers
Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS) - System that includes international agricultural, fish, forestry and textile product trade statistics dating from the inception of the Harmonized coding system to present
Recipe for Export Success - Tool to assist U.S. food, fish, fiber, and forestry product suppliers to create their export marketing plan
Food Export-Midwest Member States Illinois Department of Agriculture Indiana State Department of Agriculture Iowa Economic Development Authority Kansas Department of Agriculture Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Minnesota Department of Agriculture Missouri Department of Agriculture Nebraska Department of Agriculture North Dakota Department of Agriculture Ohio Department of Development South Dakota Department of Agriculture Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Food Export-Northeast Member States Connecticut Department of Agriculture Delaware Department of Agriculture Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food New Jersey Department of Agriculture New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Additional State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs) SUSTA - Southern United States Trade Association WUSATA - Western United States Agricultural Trade Association Other Government Websites
Export-Import Bank of the United States - Official export credit agency of the United States that assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Strengthens the competitiveness of the U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements
U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade - Serves as a source for U.S. export and import statistics and provides regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States
U.S. Export Assistance Centers - Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce that assists small-to medium-sized companies access international markets
U.S. Small Business Administration, International Trade - Provides aid, counsel, assistance and protection to the interests of small business concerns
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture - Promotes American agriculture and represents the State Departments of Agriculture
Food and Pet Food Trade Organizations
American Frozen Food Institute American Pet Products Association International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Institute of Food Technologists National Association for the Specialty Food Trade National Association of Convenience Stores National Confectioners Association National Restaurant Association Private Label Manufacturers Association International Tradeshow Organizers Diversified Business Communications United Business Media/CMP Information Additional Export Resources
AgExport Links - Directory of export service providers
Global Edge - Provides international business resources
Executive Planet - Contains information about international business customs and etiquette
Federation of International Trade Associations - Promotes international trade, international logistics management, international finance and more
International Business Guide - A comprehensive guide to doing business abroad and international trade procedures provided by Wells Fargo