AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY EXPORTS (CONT.)

In addition, Governor Youngkin announced plans to lead the Virginia delegation in visiting Taipei City, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; and Seoul, South Korea in April. Taiwan and Japan are two of Virginia’s top export destinations. The VDACS Office of International Marketing assists Virginia’s agricultural, food, and forest product producers in assessing market potential, understanding international regulations, identifying buyers, and learning about product-specific export programs and marketing events.

The latest data on Virginia’s agricultural and forestry exports is a clear indication of the success of the state’s producers and the importance of international trade to Virginia’s economy. With Governor Youngkin’s plans to lead the delegation to Asia, it is clear that Virginia’s producers are committed to expanding their markets and using Virginia’s ports to continue driving the state’s economy forward.