Source: NCDA&CS, 5/17/18


WHAT/WHO: North Carolina exports about $4 billion in agricultural products each year, and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is hoping to grow that number. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a two-day seminar tailored for local farmers and food businesses interested in learning more about exporting their products to world markets.
Former U.S. Ambassador James Cain will provide the keynote address for the event. Commissioner Troxler also will address attendees. Additional panel discussions will be held on various topics including exporter resources, shipping logistics and finances. There also will be briefings on world markets and a panel discussion from current N.C. ag exporters.
Media are welcome to cover the event. See schedule below for details.

WHEN/WHERE: May 24 and 25
Koury Convention Center                                              
3121 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407

SCHEDULE*:

Thursday, May 24
8:30 a.m. – Overview of North Carolina Agricultural Exports
9:15 a.m. – Welcoming Remarks from Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler
10:15 a.m. – Exporter Resources Panel Discussion
11:15 a.m. – Strategic Overview Presentation
12:30 p.m. – Keynote Address from former U.S. Ambassador James Cain
1:30 p.m. – World Briefings on Europe and Canada
3:30 p.m. – World Briefings on China, South America and Caribbean

Friday, May 25
8 a.m. – Ag Exporter Insights Panel Discussion
9 a.m. – Preparing Your Shipment (Documentation) Panel Discussion
10:30 a.m. – How to Ship Your Ag Products (Logistics) Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m. – How to Get Paid (Finance) Panel Discussion
*Times are approximate.

MORE INFO: More information about the seminar, including a complete list of speakers, is available at www.ncagr.gov/markets/international/NCAgExportSeminar.htm