Trade Assistance
Our domestic and international trade assistance programs provide
help to Oregon farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and companies with market
development, product development, and marketing.
- Assist with trade shows
- Facilitate buyer meetings
- Provide one-on-one consultations
2024 International Opportunities List
| Activity | Location | Date |
| WUSATA/ODA Seminar- Tap into Financial Resources | Tigard, OR | Jan. 17 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at Gulfood Trade Show | Dubai, UAE | Feb. 19-23 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at FOODEX Japan Trade Show | Tokyo, Japan | Mar. 5-8 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at ANTAD Trade Show | Guadalajara, Mexico | Mar. 12-14 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to Korea | Seoul, Korea | Mar. 25-28 |
| WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to Palau | Palau | April |
| WUSATA Craft Beer, Cider and Distilled Spirits Outbound Mission Japan | Tokyo | Apr. 1-5 |
| Oregon Craft Cider Trade Outbound Mission Japan | Tokyo | Apr. 6-14 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to India | New Delhi, India | Apr. 22-25 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at Barcelona Seafood Global Expo | Barcelona, Spain | Apr. 23-25 |
| WUSATA Food Ingredient Outbound Trade Mission | Tokyo, Japan | May 16-19 |
| EU/UK Seafood Inbound | Oregon | May 20-24 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at SIAL China | Shanghai | May 28-30 |
| Specialty Beverage Outbound Trade Mission to China | China | Jun. 3-14 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to Canada | British Columbia, Canada | Jun. 17-20 |
| Oregon Trade Mission (tentative) | Europe | TBD (Jun/Jul) |
| Outbound Mission to SE Asia w/ Product Demonstration | Thailand and Vietnam | Jun. 24-28 |
| New products to Korea Menu Demonstration | Korea | Jun. 25-26 |
| Animal Feed & Nutrition Inbound from Korea & ASEAN | Idaho, Nevada & Utah | Jul. 8-12 |
| Food Service Inbound Trade Mission with Japan | Oregon and Idaho | Jul. 10-17 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to Columbia | Bogota, Columbia | Jul. 29 – _Aug. 2 |
| Mexico/Latin America Ingredients & Food Service Inbound Mission | Oregon | Aug. 12-16 |
| Singapore Inbound Trade Mission | Oregon | Aug. TBD |
| Taiwan Inbound Trade Mission | Oregon | Aug. TBD |
| WUSATA Pavilion at Food Ingredients Asia Trade Show | Jakarta, Indonesia | Sep. 4-6 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to Vietnam | Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Sep. 9-13 |
| Oregon Brewing Ingredient Seminar in Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Sep. 13 |
| Outbound Trade Mission to Japan | Tokyo and second city | Sep. 16-20 |
| Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Trade Mission with Korea | Oregon | Sep. 23-27 |
| WUSATA Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to Taiwan | Taipei, Taiwan | Oct. 14-18 |
| WUSATA Pavilion at SIAL Paris | Paris, France | Oct. 19-23 |
| Oregon Trade Mission (tentative) | Asia | TBD (Oct/Nov) |
| WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to Korea | Seoul, Korea | Nov. 4-8 |
| Dried Fruit & Nuts Inbound Trade Mission with India | Oregon | Dec. 1-7 |
| WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to Latin America | TBD | Dec. 3-6 |
| USDA ATM Outbound to Morocco | Casablanca, Morocco | Dec. 2-6 |
| Mexico Seafood and Shellfish Inbound Mission | Oregon and Washington | TBD
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Contacts
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) International Trade Managers help you to navigate the world of exporting. Pleaes contact the manager responsible for your region of intererst:
Erick Garman for Canada and Mexico
Cell: 503-329-9799
Email: Erick.Garman@oda.oregon.gov
Theresa Yoshioka for Asia, and inquiries for all other regions
Cell: 503-887-8532
Email: Theresa.Yoshioka@oda.oregon.gov
International Partners
Each year ODA international trade managers help connect Oregon food and agriculture business with information and potential customers in markets outside of the US. Click here for a list of International Market Opportunities.
We collaborate with industry partners to identify and resolve
trade issues. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) works with appropriate
state, federal, and international partners to remove restrictions that impede
the movement and sale of Oregon food and agricultural products.
We maintain close working relationships with the following:
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
- Western US Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA)
- Market Access Program (MAP) grant program
funded by the USDA
- Business Oregon
- Statewide export development and investment
initiatives
- Oregon regional economic development organizations
- Food Innovation Center
Farm to School
Our
Farm to School Program works to connect local farmers, packers, and food
processors with school cafeterias in preschools, elementary and secondary
schools, and colleges. This enables more Oregon agricultural products to be
served in the lunch line and helps connect youth to food production through
school gardens, field trips to farms and ranches, and grower visits to the
classroom.
Oregon Food & Beverage Makers Roadmap
Are you thinking about starting a food or beverage business? The idea may seem daunting, however there are numerous resources available for new food and beverage companies. Although not all food and beverage journeys are the same, this map is a good place to get started.
Visit the Oregon Food and Beverage Roadmap.
Business Development
Our Business Development Program works to retain, expand, and
recruit agricultural and food businesses.
Services include:
- Transportation advocacy
- Technical assistance with state and federal grant programs
- One-on-one business and industry consultations
Resources
USDA Global Agricultural Information Network Reports
GAIN reports are compiled by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service global market intelligence network. USDA GAIN Reports