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USDA/FAS Solicits U.S. Soy Industry Training Program for Uzbek Professionals

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is seeking proposals from U.S. state cooperative institutions or universities to deliver a specialized training program for Uzbek professionals in the soy industry. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Agricultural Economic Development Office - Program Details: - Design and deliver a 1-2 week training program in the United States - Audience: Eight mid- to senior-level private sector professionals from Uzbekistan's leading soy importing and processing firms, including members of the Fat & Oil Association (Assotsiasiya Uzyog'moysanoat) - Focus areas: U.S. soy production, processing, food safety laws, procurement, storage, risk management, trade regulations, and industry best practices - Includes site visits, ground transportation, lodging, cultural activities, and coordination with U.S. industry cooperators (e.g., World Initiative for Soy in Human Health - WISHH) - Host institution must be a U.S. state cooperative institution or college/university as defined at 7 U.S.C. § 3103 - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive training program (1-2 weeks) for 8 participants - Unique Requirements: - Facilitate introductions to U.S. soy businesses and industry organizations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; focus is on U.S. soy industry knowledge and best practices - No cost-sharing required; estimated funding is $115,000 - Place(s) of Performance: - To be proposed by the host institution, but must be within the United States

Description

USDA/FAS is requesting the design and delivery of a training program for marketing U.S. soy for eight mid- to senior-level private sector actors from Uzbekistan's leading firms involved with importing and processing soy. The program aims to promote U.S. soy exports to Uzbekistan and increase U.S. soy exports, making America more prosperous. The training is expected to last 1-2 consecutive weeks, with the host institution proposing the place(s) of performance. USDA/FAS will recruit and select participants after the close of the funding opportunity. The program includes facilitating introductions to U.S. businesses and developing competencies in U.S. food safety laws, trade understanding, and the U.S. soy industry overview.

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