USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Press Call from Singapore

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor is overseas this week on a trade mission to Southeast Asia expanding export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the world’s fourth-largest market.

Under Secretary Taylor, who leads USDA’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area, is traveling with leaders from a cross-section of U.S. agricultural sectors, many of whom also represent U.S. growers and producers who are pioneers and early adaptors of climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices.

On November 2, Taylor will be joined by leaders from three state departments of agriculture for a press call from Singapore to highlight the success of the trade mission. Reporters interested in participating must RSVP to receive dial-in instructions.

Thursday, November 2

WHAT: Media Teleconference

WHEN: 7:00 p.m. ET

WHO: USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross

Montana Deputy Director of Agriculture Zach Coccoli

South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts

RSVP: Media must RSVP to press-fas by 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 1.

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