USDA’s Trade Mission to East Africa is currently underway.
Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh will lead a group of nearly three dozen ag businesses. They will visit strategic port cities in Kenya and Tanzania, which accounted for $70 million in U.S. ag products last year.
This school in Isiolo County, Kenya is one of many that participate in the @USDA #McGovern-Dole program. More than 31 million children and families in 48 countries have been assisted by this program over the last two decades. #AgTradeMission pic.twitter.com/TIdgSlTUZM
— Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh (@DepSecBronaugh) November 1, 2022
“It’s my great pleasure to lead this trade mission. Kenya and Tanzania are important and growing markets, and I look forward to strengthening our ties with both nations while expanding opportunities for U.S. agricultural and food product exports,” said Bronaugh.
Officials from several Midwest state ag departments will attend the week-long trip.
Videos from social media show her receiving a Maasai Ceremonial necklace.
At tonight's welcome reception, I was presented with a Maasai Ceremonial Necklace. I am so honored to be here and excited to represent U.S. agriculture during this trade mission! #AgTradeMission pic.twitter.com/oSM2hkb7bv
— Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh (@DepSecBronaugh) October 31, 2022
