Growers, packers, buyers converge in California – CDFA hosts ag delegation from Mexico for visits in Fresno and Salinas

This week, CDFA is leading a delegation of Mexico produce buyers for visits with growers and packers in Fresno and Salinas before attending the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey. The visit is showcasing a variety of operations from stone fruit, grapes, leafy greens and melons – providing the opportunity for the buyers to see production and packaging operations while also having one-on-one business meetings.

Mexico is California’s fifth largest agricultural export destination, valued at more than $1.5 billion. On average, California’s farmers and ranchers export an estimated 28 percent of production ($23.6 billion), supporting more than 145,774 jobs and generating more than $49 billion in domestic economic activity (USDA/ERS).

The delegation’s visit is supported through federal funding in partnership with the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) and is a follow-up to a recent Mexico organic trade mission with CCOF.