From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

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Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

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Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

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From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

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From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

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These are organizations that support small and medium businesses in their internationalization journey. Programs and services are available to businesses within their own state.

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Export Connect

<p>The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing the export of U.S. food and agricultural products. WUSATA works closely with each state department of agriculture in the west to enhance the economic well-being of the region.</p>

<p>For more than 35 years, we have offered programs and services to assist exporters of food and agricultural products. WUSATA is funded by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), dues from its member states, and administrative fees paid by private companies.</p>

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<h1>WUSATA Programs</h1>

<p>Our organization promotes U.S. food and agricultural products through three intersecting program tracks -- FundMatch, Global Connect, and Export Education:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>FundMatch -</strong>&nbsp;Helps eligible western U.S. food and agricultural suppliers remain competitive internationally by providing 50% cost reimbursement for eligible marketing activities. The program gives companies the ability to break into new markets, expand their existing shares, and maximize their marketing budgets to make their efforts go further. Small agribusinesses can apply now to offset future international marketing costs.</li>
	<li><strong>Global Connect -&nbsp;</strong>Provides eligible food and agricultural businesses with multiple opportunities to explore overseas markets and connect with foreign buyers while expanding their global distribution. Registered companies receive a wide variety of information about buying missions and international trade shows; introductions to qualified importers; language translation; and much more.</li>
	<li><strong>Export Education -</strong>&nbsp;Is the third pillar of our services. It is designed to bring you up to speed on the how-to’s and benefits of exporting. It covers important topics through webinars and seminars that are held throughout the year. Companies who register for a MyWUSATA account have access to valuable market research and timely consumer insights, plus are encouraged to visit WUSATA’s website for additional resources to help them reach their exporting goals.</li>
</ul>

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<h1>Exporting Resources</h1>

<p>We are an independent non-profit that utilizes our close ties with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wusata.org/whoweare/memberstates/">Member States</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome" target="_blank">USDA</a>&nbsp;to provide a broad bandwidth of resources. This means companies belonging to local or industry-based trade organizations can also work with WUSATA®. All together, we can help you achieve your agribusiness exporting goals. Click <a href="https://www.wusata.org/programs/overview/becomeaparticipant">here</a> to see how we can help you!</p>

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<h1>Member States</h1>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/alaska/">Alaska</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/arizona/">Arizona</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/california/">California</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/colorado/">Colorado</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/hawaii/">Hawaii</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/idaho/">Idaho</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/montana/">Montana</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/nevada/">Nevada</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/newmexico/">New Mexico</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/oregon/">Oregon</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/utah/">Utah</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/washington/">Washington</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.wusata.org/aboutus/memberstates/wyoming/">Wyoming</a></li>
</ul>

Increasing U.S. Exports by Connecting Agribusinesses to the World

Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association

The Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing the export of U.S. food and agricultural products. WUSATA works closely with each state department of agriculture in the west to enhance the economic

Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association on Export Connect - Find Trade Experts and Resources

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FundMatch

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Grants & Subsidies

FundMatch doubles your export marketing budget while expanding your reach by providing 50% cost reimbursement on eligible international marketing expenses. Your company can request funds ranging from $2,500 to $300,000 through a

Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association

FundMatch

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