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Cuba’s ag minister to visit Iowa
U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack and Cuban ag minister Rodriguez signed an agricultural MOU when Vilsack visited Cuba in March.
Agricultural ties between the U.S. and Cuba will take another step forward Friday when Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack hosts Cuba’s minister of agriculture Gustaro Rodriguez Rollero on a visit to Iowa.
Vilsack will take Rodriguez ion on a tour of Iowa farms, agribusinesses and research facilities. When Vilsack visited Cuba in March, he and Rodriguez signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for sharing ideas and research between the two countries. Vilsack says both he and President Obama believe that food and agriculture can serve as a bridge to foster collaboration between the two countries. And he points out that both Cuban and American farmers and ranchers have expressed interest in expanding commercial opportunities.
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