BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg participated in a trade mission to Chile, organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to celebrate the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Chile diplomatic relations. During the trade mission, participants had the unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the potential for U.S. food and agriculture export in the Chilean and surrounding markets, and to observe U.S. products in the retail sector. USDA was joined by 14 U.S. companies as well as agriculture officials from North Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado.

Commissioner Greenberg issued the following statement about her trip:

“Chile is the third largest market in South America for U.S. agricultural and related products, after Colombia and Peru. They recognize the high-value, high-quality products that the United States, and Colorado in particular, is known to produce and export.

Additionally, Colorado’s leadership in responding to the effects of climate change has been a great asset toward advancing trade and business relationships between our state and our international partners like Chile. Colorado is committed to creating additional market opportunities for our producers, especially those who are leaders in the climate-resilient agriculture sector.”

— Colorado Department of Agriculture