This briefing document is designed to give you a clear picture of the strategic nature of the public-private partnership and the tools that are utilized to develop, maintain and expand markets opportunities for U.S. agriculture in an extremely competitive climate. U.S. agriculture competes against very heavily subsidized products from competitor nations and the stories included herein demonstrate how successes have been achieved through the use of these tools. Continued support of these programs is vital to the American farmer's ability to grow a market for his/her product beyond our borders. Also included here is testimony submitted to Congress. Finally, there is a contact list of individuals and organizations that can answer any of your questions regarding the use of these programs and their impact on not only the export market but the domestic farm community as well.