Thanks to the apple growers in the state of Washington, apples are promoted in 47 countries through the use of 13 representatives that contract with the Washington Apple Commission. You might be surprised to know that very little of the growers’ money moves into the international funding channels to support a program that has exceeded $12 million in the 2005-2006 crop year. Market Access Program The Farm Bill provides funding for the promotion and marketing of agricultural products internationally through the United States Department of Agriculture with responsibility given to the Foreign Agricultural Service to support organizations that promote and […]