CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong met today with Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on shared opportunities around climate, trade and research collaboration.
Key objectives of the agreement include:
- Developing a mutually beneficial relationship focusing on enhancing trade, climate collaboration, and agricultural research.
- Further connections between government, academia, and the agricultural sector for the purpose of information sharing on key agricultural issues, such as climate, agricultural technology, and plant and animal health.
California’s agricultural exports to Vietnam are valued at more than $336M, with tree nuts, dairy and table grapes among the top exports. Collaboration and partnership with Vietnam provides opportunities for California’s farmers and ranchers to expand export markets while enhancing climate resilience for shared challenges.