Mission and Values
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Mission Statement

The U.S. Grains Council:

  • Developing Markets
  • Enabling Trade
  • Improving Lives

Statement of Culture and Values

The U.S. Grains Council:

  • is an inclusive organization of corn, sorghum, barley producers and agribusiness organizations.
  • is a membership driven organization.
  • supports free and fair trade worldwide.
  • conducts its business in an ethical and honest manner.
  • respects the cultural and economic needs of our international customers.
  • actively pursues and supports alliances with organizations of like interest worldwide.
  • administers FAS market development programs and is the steward of funds for FAS.
  • treats its employees with respect in a fair and equitable manner.
  • is led by the board of directors on policy development, and served by the CEO and staff in carrying out its mission.
 
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The U.S. Grains Council is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to building export markets for barley, corn, sorghum and their products. The Council is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has 10 international offices and active market development programs in more than 50 countries. Financial support from the Council’s private industry members, including state checkoffs, agribusinesses, state entities and others, triggers federal matching funds from the government and support from cooperating groups in other countries, producing an annual market development program valued at more than $26 million.

The U.S. Grains Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital/family status. Persons with disabilities, who require alternative means for communication of program information, should contact the U.S. Grains Council. The U.S. Grains Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Section 508, please go to the following website: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/508/index.html