International Farming & Global Markets
Expanding U.S. Agriculture Across Borders
The global marketplace presents significant opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and producers to grow their operations and impact. Through the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and affiliated programs, producers can access vital support for export development, international marketing, trade financing, and food security partnerships abroad.
Whether you’re looking to enter new markets, strengthen trade relationships, or contribute to agricultural development in emerging nations, the programs below offer strategic resources to help you navigate global agriculture with confidence.
Explore USDA-backed tools, grants, and guidance to expand your reach beyond U.S. borders.
1. Market Development & Export Promotion
These programs assist U.S. agricultural producers in expanding their presence in international markets:
- Market Access Program (MAP)
- Provides cost-share assistance for overseas marketing and promotional activities.
- Foreign Market Development Program (FMD)
- Supports long-term market development for U.S. agricultural commodities.
- Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP)
- Aims to diversify and expand market opportunities beyond traditional markets.
- Emerging Markets Program (EMP)
- Funds technical assistance to promote exports to emerging markets.
- Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC)
- Addresses sanitary and technical barriers to U.S. specialty crop exports.
- Quality Samples Program (QSP)
- Helps U.S. organizations provide product samples to potential foreign buyers.
2. Export Financing & Credit Guarantees
These programs facilitate financing for U.S. agricultural exports:
- Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102)
- Provides credit guarantees to encourage financing of commercial exports.
- Facility Guarantee Program (FGP)
- Provides guarantees for the construction or improvement of agriculture-related facilities in emerging markets.
3. International Agricultural Development & Food Security
Programs aimed at enhancing global food security and agricultural development:
- Food for Progress Program
- Assists developing countries in modernizing and strengthening their agricultural sectors.
- McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
- Supports education, child development, and food security in low-income countries.
4. Resources & Support for Exporters
Additional tools and information for U.S. agricultural exporters:
- Getting Started with Exporting
- Guidance for new exporters on entering international markets.
- Data & Analysis
- Access to reports and data on global agricultural markets.
- Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Offices
- Information on FAS’s global network supporting U.S. agriculture.
