About

We are an independent non-profit that utilizes our close ties with our Member States and the USDA to provide a broad bandwidth of resources. We receive funding from the USDA's Market Access Program, our Member States, and participating companies which allows us to provide our participants access to promotional activities, market intelligence, and 50% reimbursement for international marketing expenses.

Our Mission

To Increase International Growth of Western Agribusinesses by providing Financial Support, Export Readiness, and Business Development Services

Our Vision

Western Agribusinesses Thrive in World Markets

Our Values

Trust: We have confidence in our collective experience, knowledge, and professional connections to deliver meaningful results to those who put their trust in us.

Service: We support, guide, and empower each other by treating our companies, partners, and team members as individuals. We succeed when you succeed.

Integrity: We are committed to being honest, transparent, and responsible in all communications which drives our team to consistently do what is right.

Excellence: We take pride in our work and are committed to excellence in all aspects of our organization. Passion, energy, and enthusiasm are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take.

Accountability: We are consistent and dependable. We take responsibility to get it done.

History

The Western United States Agricultural Trade Association, commonly called WUSATA, is a nonprofit organization formed in 1980 by the 13 western state departments of agriculture and the territorial departments in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. For over four decades, we have offered programs and services to assist exporters of high-value food and agricultural products. We are a well-known and trusted presence in the international marketplace, a reputation that was carefully cultivated over time.

Our Connections

WUSATA is one of four nonprofit State Regional Trade Groups (SRTG) that promote U.S. food and agricultural exports. The SRTGs were established in the early 1980s as a cooperative effort between the state departments of agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service to facilitate trade between local U.S. food companies and international buyers. Our funding is provided by the USDA's Market Access Program (MAP), our Member States, and private companies. Outside the WUSATA region? Learn more about your state regional trade group, Southern US Trade Association, Food Export Northeast, or Food Export Midwest.

Our global network of partners and resources includes in-country trade representatives, Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs), and the agricultural marketing divisions of our member states. With their expertise, WUSATA has developed programs that produce measurable and significant results and provide international market access for our participating companies.