Farmer and USDA cooperation to build export demand for U.S. ag products has increased income in our communities for decades.
Why Ag Exports Count
Global agricultural demand is growing rapidly.
U.S. agricultural exports account for a third of gross farm income and support 1 in 10 jobs. Learn more.
Market Development Works
New overseas demand creates jobs at home.
Three generations of Americans have committed time and matching dollars to work with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service market development programs. Learn more.
Growth Opportunity Is Eroding
Funding continues to decline while competition is increasing.
The weakened value of market development dollars in the farm bill - combined with well-funded competitors and more markets to explore - threatens the impact of these efforts. Learn more.
$2.1 BILLION
per year is the amount
farm cash income increased from
2002 to 2014 because of the
MAP and FMD programs.
Market development programs support
jobs on and off the farm.
Market Development and High-Volume Commodities
The U.S. is the world’s granary, exporting corn, wheat, rice, soybeans, sorghum and other bulk crops to more than 100 countries each year. Learn how MAP and FMD helped build these markets.
Market Development and Animal Agriculture
Global customers increasingly demand U.S. meats, milk, eggs and more, which returns dollars to U.S. producers and the wider value chain. Learn how MAP and FMD have helped these sectors gain footholds in Asia, Latin America and other markets.
Market Development and High-Value and Specialty Crops
Exports of U.S.-produced fruits, nuts and forestry products are booming, driven by strong market development on behalf of U.S. farmers in cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service. Learn more about how MAP and FMD are helping these sectors grow.