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Wisconsin export of Food, Forestry, and Agricultural products reached an all-time record of $3.96 billion in 2021. While the growth rate has slowed in the first quarter of 2022, it is still up nearly 12% over the first quarter of 2021. Among the top five countries, Canada, China, and Korea posted double digit gains in the first quarter while Mexico was down nearly 3% and Japan down nearly 7%. Dairy is up 22%, crops are up nearly 12% and meat is up nearly 6%.
 For full highlights, visit DATCP's website.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting on May 4, 2022 at WEDC headquarters in Madison.
During the meeting, the council, along with DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, discussed current export trends, opportunities for increasing Wisconsin agricultural exports, and trade challenges. Council members were also able to learn more about current and planned WIAE activities and how DATCP and WEDC continue to work together on growing Wisconsin exports. The meeting provided a platform for industry representatives to discuss future opportunities for collaboration across product sectors and the future of the WIAE.
During the meeting, members elected Charles Wachsmuth, Chippewa Valley Bean, as Chair and Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, as Vice Chair.
For more information, view the news release and visit DATCP's website.
October 6, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Conference Room Mendota 4, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports
The dairy industry continues to face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, including inflation, consumer demand, climate change, sustainability goals, labor, economic, and inter-country conflicts. Leading global experts will share trends in production and the impact of economic fluctuations, trends, and predictions.
Speakers include:
- Krysta Harden - CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council
- Torsten Hemme - President of International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN)
- Ad Van Velde - President of Global Dairy Farmers
- Sheryl Meshke - Co-President and CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc.
This event is available at no cost to participants. Space is limited and registration is required by September 30, 2022.
For more information or to register, contact:
Jennifer Lu, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
(608) 347-5102
jennifer.lu@wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin Pavilion at Fine Food Australia September 5-8. 2022
Focused Trade Mission to Vietnam, September 13-15, 2022
Focused Trade Mission to Japan, October 24-25, 2022
Focused Trade Mission to Korea, October 26-28. 2022
For more information on these trade missions, contact:
Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant
International Agribusiness Center
608-514-4538
lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
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