We must not only visualize, but act upon this chance to be a part of this huge country's move in to the 21st Century. All of my appointments and meetings on this recent trade mission were arranged by the United States Foreign Agricultural Service which enabled me to meet and dialogue with top Chinese agricultural officials and entrepreneurs, all of whom were receptive and appreciative of our visit and possible future business transactions. I foresee American farmers having an opportunity in the very near future to sell many products to China. I plan on leading the way for Georgia farmers to sell everything from seed stock, including varieties of grasses such as TifEagle and TifSport, to semen to upgrade their livestock and dairy herds. We are the leading poultry producers in the world, and chicken is the meat of choice in China, just as it is for Russia, especially leg quarters and chicken feet.
China is already our fourth largest export market for poultry.
With increased trade ties, even more Georgia poultry will be sold there. There is no way we will miss with this market. Also, there will be opportunities for American cotton. China grows cotton, but our fiber is better suited for their blend needs. The same holds true for our tobacco.