GIPSA personnel participate in a variety of international assistance programs at the request of U.S. exporters, international importers and end users of U.S. grains and oilseeds, as well as other USDA agencies, USDA Cooperator organizations, and other governments. GIPSA international services include:
- Helping other countries develop domestic grain and commodity standards and marketing infrastructures.
- Training international inspectors in U.S. inspection methods and procedures.
- Aiding importers in developing quality specifications.
- Presenting grain marketing and grain grading seminars around the world.
- Providing consulting services on technical issues.
These activities are typically funded through various programs administered by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service or Farm Service Agency, USDA Cooperators, GIPSA, or by the private sector on a cost recovery basis.
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