KY: TRADE OFFICE PROVIDES VALUABLE SERVICES IN MEXICO
News Date August 18, 2009
A Monroe County business found success selling hardwood lumber to Mexico with the help of the state’s trade office there. The Kentucky Agricultural and Commercial Trade Office, a joint venture of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the state Economic Development Cabinet, is prepared to create more success stories for Kentucky businesses.
“Mexico is Kentucky’s third-largest trading partner, and we have a long history of doing business there,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “Our trade office in Guadalajara is an excellent investment that brings business and jobs to Kentucky.”
Roy Anderson Lumber in Monroe County is one of many businesses that have benefited from the trade office’s relationships and expertise. The southern Kentucky sawmill has sent three shipments of hardwood lumber to Mexico, most recently in May. KACTO staff identified potential clients for Roy Anderson, provided market research, set up meetings, assisted with contract negotiations and provided other logistical support. For more information about exporting agricultural products, contact the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s international marketing program at (502) 564-4983. (Contact: Bill Clary at: (502) 564-1137)