Foreign Agricultural Service
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) enhances U.S. agricultural exports and global food security, operating from Washington, D.C., and nearly 100 offices worldwide. FAS advocates for U.S. agriculture in around 180 countries, focusing on removing trade barriers, promoting market access, and supporting U.S. foreign policy.
Key Activities:
Trade Policy: FAS works to ensure fair access to foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products by removing trade barriers and enforcing trade agreement rights.
Market Development: FAS aids U.S. exporters in developing and maintaining international markets, utilizing trade promotion programs and providing export assistance.
Data and Analysis: Leveraging a global network, FAS offers market intelligence, including insights into market conditions and policy impacts on U.S. exports and imports.
Food Security: FAS leads USDA's efforts in improving agricultural systems in developing countries, partnering with international agencies to support food aid programs and agricultural development.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
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The Foreign Agricultural Service is the foreign affairs agency with primary responsibility for the United States Department of Agriculture's overseas programs – market development, international trade agreements and negotiations, and the collection of statistics and market information.
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