Press Release
☷USDA Announces 2024 Agricultural Export Market Challenge Participants
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Feb 05,2024
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Hey , guess what? The U . S . Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small just announced that 19 minority - serving educational institutions have been selected to participate in the 2024 USDA Agricultural Export Market Challenge . Deputy Secretary Torres Small said that American farmers need access to new markets and USDA is training future leaders to help make that happen . This Challenge is a unique platform for students from minority - serving institutions to solve world trade problems . It ' s a really cool opportunity for these students to learn about diplomacy , economics , marketing , and trade policy . The teams from these schools will compete in the Challenge and the winners will even get to meet with USDA leaders in Washington , D . C . It ' s all part of the Department ' s commitment to advancing equity . If you want to learn more about the Challenge , you can visit fas . usda . gov/market - challenge . The USDA has a positive impact on the lives of all Americans every day . With the Biden - Harris Administration , they ' re working to improve America ' s food system by focusing on local and regional food production , creating fairer markets for producers , and ensuring everyone has access to safe and healthy food . They ' re also helping farmers and producers find new markets and ways to make money using climate - smart practices . Additionally , they ' re making investments in rural infrastructure and clean energy , and working towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce . To find out more , visit www . usda . gov . #USDA treats everyone fairly .
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