The objective of this agreement is to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of commercial export markets for certain united states agricultural commodities and products

The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the California Pear Advisory Board on April 22, 2026, under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (CFDA 10.618) to support market development activities that foster healthy exports and market diversification for United States agricultural commodities and products.

The California Pear Advisory Board, operating as a division of the California Department of Food & Agriculture, will conduct approved market development activities to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets. The Regional Agricultural Promotion Program reimburses eligible recipients — including nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, state regional trade groups, agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies — on a cost-share basis for such activities.

Performance will occur in Sacramento, California, with a period of performance through September 30, 2028.