My food story— —August —’24 8 COOPERATORS eign buyers through its buyer connection events and trade lead system. Participation in WUSATA as a member state brings substantial advantages. WUSATA’s programs lead to increased revenue and job creation, benefiting farmers, producers, and associated businesses. Furthermore, WUSATA’s collective approach enhances the visibility of member-state products in international markets, strengthening the reputation of Western agricultural goods. Qualified companies from WUSATA’s member states gain access to specialized programs that help them navigate the globThe Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), a non-profit organization representing the 13 western states and the U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, plays a pivotal role in promoting and facilitating international trade in this diverse agricultural landscape. WUSATA’s programs cater to small and medium agribusinesses specializing in value-added products within the diverse agricultural landscape of the Western United States. These programs promote a vast array of food industry offerings, ranging from snacks, canned goods, and dairy products to beverages and more, provided they incorporate domestically sourced agriculture from the United States, be it grown, fished, or forested. WUSATA, armed with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program, offers an array of resources and opportunities to U.S. exporters. These include exporter education, buyer connection events, and financial assistance. Moreover, WUSATA opens doors for forWUSATA Empowering Western Agribusinesses on the Global Stage Explore how the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) champions Western agribusinesses in global markets, fostering growth and innovation in diverse agricultural sectors across 13 states and U.S. territories
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