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By Desiree Thomas, International Program Specialist, FAS Office of Capacity Building and Development Tucked away outside of the hustle and bustle of Istanbul’s vibrant sites, historical landmarks and beautiful structures is a family-owned leather...

Contact: FAS Public Affairs (202) 720-7115 WASHINGTON, April 7, 2015—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) today announced that it is accepting applications for fiscal year 2016 funding for five export market...

Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 WASHINGTON, March 2, 2015—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service is still accepting proposals for three of its export market development programs. Applications for the...

Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service has awarded funding to more than 60 U.S...

China’s growing middle class and rising demand for high-quality food products have led to a boom in the country’s dairy sector. With the help of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and the Cochran Fellowship Program, U.S. alfalfa hay producers...

U.S. agricultural exports are a bright spot in our economy – the past five years represent the strongest in history for agricultural trade. We export everything from soybeans and dairy to specialty products and fresh produce, all adding up to revenue...

Contact: Lona Powell, FAS Office of Trade Programs, (202)720-8557 WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a change to the regulations for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program that...

Spring is here and brings with it many fresh healthy foods, including blueberries. Known for their antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, blueberries are a healthy option that is becoming more popular around the world and the U.S. blueberry industry is...

Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded funding to more than 60 U.S...

“Wayo-settchu” is a Japanese concept, roughly meaning “a blending of Japanese and Western styles.” This idea can be applied to everything from fashion and architecture to music and cuisine. On February 22, 2014, the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office...

The Foreign Agricultural Service recognizes the U.S. agricultural exports grown, produced and harvested by American Indians across the country during Native American Heritage Month For more than 25 years, the Intertribal Agriculture Council has...