This program examines U.S. policies on international agricultural trade, food security, and food imports on macro- and micro-scales. Participants will explore how U.S. farmers and ranchers meet the complex economic and environmental challenges of providing affordable, high quality, and safe food products for both domestic consumption and international export._ Through meetings with the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture, participants will also learn about the regulatory framework governing importing food products from other countries. The program addresses the political, social, environmental, and economic forces that influence U.S. agricultural trade policies and discuss how federal, regional, and local programs for agricultural research, inspection, trade promotion, and resource conservation help ensure agricultural competitiveness and food safety in the global marketplace.