Two Free Workshops Offered for Agricultural Producers Interested in Exporting

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is joining with the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) to present two free workshops in July to help agricultural producers expand into foreign markets.

A workshop entitled, “Explore Exporting: Opportunities in Canada for U.S. Horticultural Products” will be held July 9 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at MDA headquarters in Annapolis. It is designed primarily for nursery and greenhouse growers to help them explore why and how they can increase sales and profit through exporting. Although there is no fee to attend, advanced registration is required. To register and for more information.

A second workshop entitled, “Expand Into International Markets: Exporting Food and Agricultural Products,” will be held July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at MDA. This seminar will help attendees learn the basics of exporting. The Maryland Small Business and Technology Development Center will explain how to develop a successful international marketing plan. There is no fee to attend, but advanced registration is required. To register and for more information.

For more information, contact Theresa Brophy at MDA at 410-841-5781 or Kristin Core at SUSTA at 504-568-5986.

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