Fueled by a need for more food, countries all over the world are looking to increase their supply of good quality breeding stock and genetics resulting in numerous business opportunities for Wisconsin. To meet this growing demand, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will again host its Livestock and Genetics Export Seminar in Madison this April.
"This popular seminar will feature new speakers and cover a variety of topics, including technical information needed to enter the export market," explained DATCP's Enrique Gandara. "Exporters will learn what they need to know to take advantage of market opportunities in new parts of the world."
The seminar is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison. This low-cost, annual event is hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP's) International Agribusiness Center.
Participants can expect to learn about export strategies from experts, gain an understanding of exporting regulatory requirements and network with industry professionals. The $25 registration fee includes lunch.
Farmers and representatives from small to mid-sized agribusinesses should plan to attend. The seminar material will be useful for experienced exporters or those new to exporting.
Wisconsin farms and genetics companies exported bovine semen valued at $90.8 million in 2014. That was a 63 percent increase over the value exported in 2013. The top five markets for Wisconsin bovine semen exports in 2014 were Brazil, the United Kingdom, China, Mexico and Canada. Central America, Total agricultural exports for Wisconsin in 2014 were valued at more than $3.6 billion.
The Wisconsin International Agribusiness Center provides export education and technical assistance to help Wisconsin companies connect with buyers in overseas markets. To learn more about services or other upcoming events, visit http://datcp.wi.gov/Business/Exports.
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3.6.2015