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Trade Policy Academy

We have been pleased to host a series of regional trade policy academies for farmer members and stakeholders, sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) with our state partners. Details on those both past and upcoming are below!

Upcoming Trade Policy Academies

Check back soon for upcoming events.

Start learning about trade with these resources:

The Trade Toolkit includes talking points and resources.

Trade Toolkit

USGC and NCGA have conducted analysis done of the impact of trade by state. An interactive map with one-pagers to download.

Value of U.S. Grains Trade

Trade issues change rapidly. Keep up with the latest trade news.

NCGA Newsroom

USGC Newsroom

Why Ag Trade? Some Key Ideas

The flow of goods, ideas, capital and people is essential for prosperity.
95%+ of the world’s population lives outside the U.S.
More than 97% of the anticipated population growth over the next 35 years will take place outside of U.S. borders.
Agriculture is the U.S. foreign trade champion.
- The United States has negotiated trade agreements with 20 countries since the end of World War II, including that which established the World Trade Organization.
- U.S. grains exports to FTA partners routinely account for more than HALF of all U.S. grains exports, according to USDA data.
Trade policy + market development = sales!
Failing to move forward on trade means falling behind.
When trade works, the world wins!