On April 29, a delegation of VIPs from Zambia visited CALS and were hosted by CALS Global Director Dr. Jennifer Kushner. As part of their visit, the delegation and Dr. Kushner visited MSABD for a tour of the USDA inspected processing plant. The group also met for introductions with MSABD Director Dr. Steven Ricke before the tour. The group’s visit was mentioned in the most recent CALS Global newsletter, Global Glimpses Spring 2024. To view the mention of MSABD, please visit https://global.cals.wisc.edu/global-glimpses-spring-2024/#visitors.

MSABD was very pleased to host Dr. Kushner and the Zambian delegation and develop new relationships. As was mentioned in a recent issue of the MSABD Quarterly newsletter, MSABD also recently hosted the Chilean Minister of Agriculture Dr. Esteban Valenzuela and a delegation from Chile. Prior to that, MSABD played host to a Swiss delegation from the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago, IL.

The agricultural sector of Africa is rapidly evolving and shows the potential for tremendous growth. Stay tuned to future issues of the MSABD Quarterly newsletter and the MSABD website for articles and Program Features examining the meat industry in Zambia and other global perspectives.