Member Advisory

September 18, 2023

Invitation: Agricultural Export Market Challenge Info Session with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will be hosting its first information session on September 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET for the Agricultural Export Market Challenge (The Challenge). The Challenge is an immersive learning experience using the case study method and role playing to simulate the work that FAS subject matter experts perform every day to increase export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The simulation will help students accrue knowledge and skills across the disciplines of economics, diplomacy, scientific analysis, marketing, and trade policy.

Program Highlights:

• In-Depth Learning: Students collaborate in teams, simulating real-world trade issues, and gain hands-on experience in resolving them.
• Faculty Collaboration: Faculty members are invited to partner with FAS to bolster student learning outcomes and introduce them to promising future careers.
• Duration & Timeline: The Challenge will span four to six weeks in Spring 2023. It will culminate with sessions, workshops, and student presentations.

To receive an invite to the information session and be added to our interest form, please use the following link: Email List Form

Applications for the Challenge will open September 25th, 2023. If you have any questions about the Challenge, please send your inquiries to erik.sandoval@hacu.net.

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