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FAS Cochran Fellowship Program |
What is the Cochran Fellowship Program?
The Cochran Fellowship Program (CFP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). It provides U.S.-based agricultural training opportunities for senior and mid-level specialists and administrators from public and private sectors who are concerned with agricultural trade, agribusiness development, management, policy, and marketing.
Since its inception in 1984, the program has
provided U.S.- based training for over 9,400 international participants from 87
countries worldwide.
Which countries are
eligible for the Cochran Fellowship Program?
To be eligible, a country may be classified as
middle-income, an emerging democracy, or an emerging market. In any case, the
country’s principal agricultural exports must not compete significantly with
U.S. agricultural commodities and products in international trade.
What type of training is
offered?
Each program reflects a philosophy
that training should provide participants with sound technical knowledge and the
opportunity to test and practice new skills in practical situations. Therefore,
most programs offer a mixture of technical instruction, practical field
observations, and "hands-on" experience. Programs are specially designed in
accordance with the training objectives discussed during interviews with
candidates and the recommendations of the respective FAS foreign agricultural
affairs officer.
Where can I find more information?
Visit the Cochran Fellowship Web
site at:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/food-industries/cfp/index.html
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