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Development and Marketing

​​​​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

ActivityLocationDate
WUSATA/ODA Seminar- Tap into Financial ResourcesTigard, ORJan. 17
WUSATA Pavilion at Gulfood Trade ShowDubai, UAEFeb. 19-23
WUSATA Pavilion at FOODEX Japan Trade ShowTokyo, JapanMar. 5-8
WUSATA Pavilion at ANTAD Trade ShowGuadalajara, MexicoMar. 12-14
USDA ATM Outbound to KoreaSeoul, KoreaMar. 25-28
WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to PalauPalauApril
WUSATA Craft Beer, Cider and Distilled Spirits Outbound Mission JapanTokyoApr. 1-5
Oregon Craft Cider Trade Outbound Mission JapanTokyoApr. 6-14
USDA ATM Outbound to IndiaNew Delhi, IndiaApr. 22-25
WUSATA Pavilion at Barcelona Seafood Global ExpoBarcelona, SpainApr. 23-25
WUSATA Food Ingredient Outbound Trade MissionTokyo, JapanMay 16-19
EU/UK Seafood InboundOregonMay 20-24
WUSATA Pavilion at SIAL ChinaShanghaiMay 28-30
Specialty Beverage Outbound Trade Mission to ChinaChinaJun. 3-14
USDA ATM Outbound to CanadaBritish Columbia, CanadaJun. 17-20
Oregon Trade Mission (tentative)EuropeTBD (Jun/Jul)
Outbound Mission to SE Asia w/ Product DemonstrationThailand and VietnamJun. 24-28
New products to Korea Menu DemonstrationKoreaJun. 25-26
Animal Feed & Nutrition Inbound from Korea & ASEANIdaho, Nevada & UtahJul. 8-12
Food Service Inbound Trade Mission with JapanOregon and IdahoJul. 10-17
USDA ATM Outbound to ColumbiaBogota, ColumbiaJul. 29 – _Aug. 2
Mexico/Latin America Ingredients & Food Service Inbound MissionOregonAug. 12-16
Singapore Inbound Trade MissionOregonAug. TBD
Taiwan Inbound Trade MissionOregonAug. TBD
WUSATA Pavilion at Food Ingredients Asia Trade ShowJakarta, IndonesiaSep. 4-6
USDA ATM Outbound to VietnamHanoi & Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSep. 9-13
Oregon Brewing Ingredient Seminar in TokyoTokyo, JapanSep. 13
Outbound Trade Mission to JapanTokyo and second citySep. 16-20
Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Trade Mission with KoreaOregonSep. 23-27
WUSATA Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to TaiwanTaipei, TaiwanOct. 14-18
WUSATA Pavilion at SIAL ParisParis, FranceOct. 19-23
Oregon Trade Mission (tentative)AsiaTBD (Oct/Nov)
WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to KoreaSeoul, KoreaNov. 4-8
Dried Fruit & Nuts Inbound Trade Mission with IndiaOregonDec. 1-7
WUSATA Outbound Trade Mission to Latin AmericaTBDDec. 3-6
USDA ATM Outbound to MoroccoCasablanca, MoroccoDec. 2-6
Mexico Seafood and Shellfish Inbound MissionOregon and WashingtonTBD

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

Food Innovation Center

Food Innovation Center website

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service website

USDA Global Agricultural Information Network Reports

GAIN reports are compiled by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service global market intelligence network. USDA GAIN Reports

Western US Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA)

WUSATA website

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​Contact

Agricultural Development & Marketing
635 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 541-656-8951
Fax: 503-986-4737

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