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Food Export Midwest outlines how USDA funding and cost-share programs help Wisconsin food exporters
Summary
Food Export Midwest told the council it helps mostly small and medium food companies find and grow in international markets, citing USDA Market Access Program and regional funds, a cost-share program (up to $300,000 matched per eligible company annually), and examples such as Croix Valley Foods and Van Holten's.
Brendan, representing Food Export Midwest, told the council that the organization works with state departments of agriculture and in-market representatives to help small and medium food companies access export markets through education, market entry support and cost-share reimbursement.
"We are a pipeline organization. We help people learn how to export and become ready for it," Brendan said, describing Food Export Midwest's emphasis…
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