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Export Readiness Program

Export Readiness Program 2026

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Event Date
January 1—December 31, 2026
Location
Online

Prepare with purpose. Export with confidence.

The Export Readiness Program helps U.S. food and agricultural companies confidently take the first step into exporting. Designed for businesses new to exporting or early in their global journey, the program provides practical guidance to understand export requirements, assess readiness, and make informed decisions before entering international markets.

How It Works

The Export Readiness Program is delivered through 8 focused courses. Each course takes roughly 1-2 hours to complete, or 8-16 hours in total. As participants work through each course, they will build a customized export policy that brings together operational, compliance, pricing, logistics, and strategic considerations. This helps align internal teams and prepare for future international market entry.

Why Export Readiness Matters

  • Reduces risk by clarifying export requirements, costs, and compliance considerations before market entry
  • Improves decision-making by aligning internal teams around readiness, capacity, and strategy
  • Supports sustainable growth by establishing a strong export foundation before pursuing international opportunities

This program is ideal for companies that:

Are new to exporting or exporting to a limited number of markets.

Want to explore international opportunities with less risk.

Need clarity around export requirements, costs, and complexity.

Are preparing for future global growth but do not know where to start.

Have management support around pursuing international markets.

Core Topics

Meet the Export Readiness Specialist, Logan Zweifel

Logan Zweifel is an international trade and export readiness specialist who helps food and agricultural companies align strategy, compliance, and operations to scale sustainably in U.S. and global markets. He works with small and mid-sized U.S. food and agricultural suppliers to translate growth objectives into practical, export-ready execution.

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EXPORT READINESS PROGRAM

What You Will Gain

Participants complete the program with:

  • A clearer understanding of the export process and key requirements
  • Increased confidence in evaluating and pursuing international opportunities
  • Greater awareness of tariffs, regulations, and logistics considerations
  • A stronger internal foundation to support sustainable exporting
  • Ongoing guidance from experienced Food Export advisors

Read about the success companies have attained through Food Export’s Education Programs.

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Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.