US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture

A new chapter in transatlantic agricultural cooperation began in November 2021 when Secretary Vilsack and European Union Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski launched the Collaboration Platform on Agriculture (CPA). Through the CPA, USDA and the EU Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) will exchange knowledge and information and promote mutual understanding and trust as we work together to combat climate change, foster agricultural sustainability, and confront common challenges.

2022 CPA Areas of Focus

  1. Soil Health
  2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation
  3. Food Systems Resilience and Adaptation
  4. Communication

2022 CPA Events and Activities

Click here for a complete calendar/summary of 2022 events and activities.

US and EU agriculture leaders launch new cooperation platform

Resources

2022 CPA Work Plan

USDA-DG AGRI Administrative Arrangement

For more information about the CPA, please email USDACPA@usda.gov

News and Features

Tom Vilsack and European Union Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski traveled to a family-owned and operated grain and vegetable farm in Maryland so the Commissioner could learn more about U.S. agriculture and its commitment to climate-smart, sustainable production.
As we conclude the first year of the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture, USDA invites stakeholders to help us take stock of 2022 accomplishments and discuss the work program for 2023.
As we conclude the first year of the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture, USDA invites stakeholders to help us take stock of 2022 accomplishments and discuss the work program for 2023.

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