Mission will wrap up on Feb. 25
By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com
In an effort to develop more market access for agricultural products from Texas, the Texas Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Cuba.
The mission, which wraps up on Feb. 25, will include representatives from the cattle, rice, sorghum and wheat inudstries.
“Texas agriculture feeds the world every day, and TDA continues to establish and grow relationships with producers around the globe so Texas farmers and ranchers can tap into new markets for their goods, expand exports and create more jobs for Texans,” Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a press release. “Agricultural products are often the first to enter new and emerging international markets, and the diversity of Texas’ agriculture industry and the goods we produce here are appealing to consumers across the globe.”
As part of the trip, the delegates will identify gaps that can be filled by Texas farmers, meet with Cuban companies to develop business relationships and explore Cuban family farms to identify which crops aren’t being produced domestically.
The potential for Texas agricultural products in Cuba can have a multi-million dollar impact on the state’s economy.
According to the Center for North American Studies’ The Potential for Texas Agricultural Exports to Cuba, Texas could export approximately $18.8 million worth of ag-goods annually, resulting in a $42.9 million economic impact.