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AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY ASSN RECEIVES $1M IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROMOTE ANIMAL FOOD EXPORTS
Source: American Feed Industry Association news release

ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to receive $1 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). In October 2023, the USDA initiated the $1.4 billion RAPP program aimed at developing new export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products.

"We appreciate the USDA's continued recognition of AFIA's pivotal role in advancing the U.S. feed ingredient and pet food industries on the global stage," stated AFIA President and CEO Constance Cullman. "This funding underscores our shared commitment to a strong U.S. agricultural economy by building strong relationships with foreign buyers, expanding opportunities for American agricultural exports and boosting the competitiveness of U.S. animal food manufacturers in emerging markets."

In 2023, the overall export value for feed, feed ingredients and pet food stood at $13.4 billion and the total volume of exports of these products amounted to 19.8 million metric tons, demonstrating the significant role the animal food industry plays in overall U.S. agriculture exports.

The USDA's RAPP, initiated in 2023 following a bipartisan request from the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, awards funds to eligible entities, including agricultural trade organizations such as the AFIA, state regional trade groups, cooperatives and state agencies, to facilitate export expansion, address trade barriers and promote American agricultural products in new markets. This is the second time the AFIA has been awarded this funding.

About AFIA

Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of over 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry--manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA's members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments, and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).


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