Tennessee agriculture was recently represented in Hong Kong during a USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission.
Deputy Ag Commissioner Andy Holt attended, exploring trade opportunities and connecting with potential partners.
He stopped by the RFD-TV studio to speak with Tammi Arender about his visit, the trade mission’s objective, and expanding his state’s global markets.
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