Market Development
Through its market development programs, FAS works in partnership with the U.S. food and agricultural industry, state departments of agriculture, and others to help exporters develop and maintain global markets for the full spectrum of U.S. farm and food products, from bulk commodities to specialty foods.
By boosting agricultural export revenue and volume, FAS market development programs support U.S. farm income and enhance the overall U.S. economy.
Learn more about FAS market development and trade promotion programs below, and also by visiting the Exporting section of our site.
Resources
Programs
Helps finance activities to market and promote U.S. agricultural commodities and products worldwide.
Provides cooperator organizations with cost-share funding for activities that build international demand for U.S. agricultural commodities.
Funds technical assistance activities to promote exports of U.S. agricultural commodities to emerging markets worldwide.
Helps U.S. organizations provide small samples of their agricultural products to potential customers overseas.
Funds projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary and technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops.
Provides cost-share funding to help U.S. agricultural exporters develop new markets and mitigate the adverse effects of other countries’ trade barriers.
Data and Analysis
From October 28-December 31, 2021, FAS New Delhi (Post) organized an 8-week, “Taste of America Food Festival” with Indian retailer, Nature’s Basket. The promotion focused on gourmet U.S. food and beverage products in 36 Nature’s Basket stores throughout India.
On July 23, 2021, FAS New Delhi in collaboration with the Hyatt Regency Delhi, celebrated a “Taste of America” with a fabulous menu of inspired dishes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Thai Department of Livestock Development continue negotiating market access for raw U.S. turkey meat.
News and Features
March 17, 2023
USDA Accepting Applications for FY 2024 Export Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from eligible organizations for fiscal year 2024 funding for five export market development programs.
February 6, 2023
FAS Expands Exports, Advances Climate Resilience, Strengthens Food Security in 2022
USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service had an exceptional year in 2022, expanding U.S. agricultural trade, ramping up climate change resiliency work, and improving food and nutrition security around the globe.
February 1, 2023
Testimony by USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Testimony by USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry