CalAgX 2012

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California Agricultural Export Training Program
“One World, Your World, Your Market”

NutsAlthough fruits, nuts, vegetables and other specialty crop products grown in California are highly regarded and in high demand by people around the world, surprisingly few California farms, processors and marketers export their products. Why? Well some think that exporting is too difficult, and should be left to “experts”. Others believe that their sales in the domestic US market are sufficient, and are not seeking to expand internationally. Others would like to export, but don’t know how to take the first steps.

If you count yourself among the last group (or any other group!), the CalAgX training program is for you. Upon completion of the program, you will have the knowledge, skills, and (most importantly) the connections to become a successful exporter.

What can the CalAgX do for you?

 

  • Develop the “next steps” for your company to expand your sales on a global scale
  • Understand the financial and promotional export assistance that is available
  • Establish contacts with experienced professionals in international finance, logistics and trade
  • Respond to international sales inquiries and trade leads
  • Learn the details of moving your product overseas, and getting paid
  • Identify and resolve company barriers to exporting

Program Overview:

The CalAgX benefits the producers, processors and marketers of California grown or processed specialty crops. The program consists of 6 separate training sessions held at two-week intervals with each session lasting 4 hours. Each of the 6 sessions has been designed to meet the learning needs of new-to-export or non-exporting food and agriculture companies. Sessions consist of:

  • Session 1: Introduction to Food & Agriculture ExportingStone Fruit
  • Session 2: International Marketing
  • Session 3: Logistics & Documentation
  • Session 4: Negotiation & Cultural Aspects
  • Session 5: Financing Exports & Getting Paid
  • Session 6: Foreign Regulations & Legal Aspects

CalAgX 2012

Program Fee: $199.00 ($149.00 if registered by Jan. 24, 2012)
Add’l Representative: $75.00
Reg Deadline: February 24, 2012

Now Accepting Applications:

CALIFORNIA COMPANIES ONLY!

Class sessions are scheduled to begin March 6-8, 2012 and end May 15-17, 2012.

Class locations in Northern, Central, and Southern California are as follows:

  • Port of Oakland, 530 Water Street, Oakland, CA (Host: Port of Oakland)
  • Fresno Center for International Trade Development, 390 W. Fir Ave., Fresno, CA
  • Ventura Co Office of Ed., 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo, CA (Host: Port of Los Angeles)

For further information on the CalAgX training program, or to fax your completed application, please contact:

California Centers for International Trade Development
(559) 324-6401 or (888) 638-7888; Fax: (559) 324-6492
Statewide Coordinator: Frank M. Nuñez • Email: frank [dot] nunez [at] scccd [dot] edu

Supporters of CalAgXGrapes

The CalAgX program is funded by the 2009 Specialty Crop Block Grant program of the United States Department of Agriculture, and is presented by the California Centers for International Trade Development in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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