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This open group creates a network of professionals interested in globalizing Extension innovation. It shares and develops best practices for augmenting extension programs through cross-cultural and international experiences. The network supports the engagement of extension professionals through educational programs emphasizing understanding of global dynamics and using cultural knowledge.
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USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Spotlight on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Spotlight on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

FAS/Customer Engagement Virtual Dialogue Series

“Spotlight on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan:  Entry Point to Central Asia”

Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams

11:00 am (EDT)  Introductions and Logistics – Julio Maldonado, FAS/Customer Engagement

11:05 am (EDT)   Welcome – Clay Hamilton, Associate Administrator, FAS

11:10 am  (EDT)   The Kazakhstani Market – Tim Harrison, Head of Post, FAS/Nur-Sultan

  • Overview—political, economic, cultural and market perspectives
  • Shipping logistics and distributors
  • Retail landscape and best prospects
  • Livestock sector opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
  • Capacity building programs and agricultural education

11:30 am  (EDT)  Introducing Consumer Products to Central Asia – Timur Tuleubayev, Wine and Spirits Importer

11:45 am  (EDT)  Livestock Sector Development Initiatives – Dauren Matakbayev, Executive Director, Kazakhstan Hereford Association

12:00 (EDT)  Q and A: Open Discussion – Moderator, Julio Maldonado, FAS

12:30 pm  (EDT)   Review and Closing – Tim Harrison and Julio Maldonado, FAS

For questions or concerns, please contact FASCustomerEngagement@usda.gov or julio.maldonado@usda.gov.

Photos courtesy of Oziel Gomez and Kama Tulkibayeva, Unsplash.com

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