OUR SERVICES
The Cultivate Consulting Group team brings a combined wealth of experience and proven expertise in agricultural export marketing and U.S. federal grant program participation. Together, we offer invaluable insights and guidance to U.S. agricultural organizations seeking to expand their global reach.
Export Strategy & Promotion
With decades of combined experience in international marketing, we have successfully led export initiatives in over 30 countries, tailoring campaigns to diverse markets across Mexico, Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our expertise includes:
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Market Research & Entry Strategies: Identifying high-potential markets and crafting data-driven entry strategies that maximize ROI.
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Localized Campaign Development: Designing culturally relevant promotional campaigns that resonate with regional consumers, leveraging local insights to drive brand recognition and demand.
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Trade Partner Engagement: Building strong relationships with importers, wholesalers, and retailers to establish robust distribution channels for U.S. agricultural products.
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Brand Positioning & Consumer Outreach: Developing innovative strategies to position U.S. agricultural products as premium offerings, enhancing consumer trust and preference globally.
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Promotional Activity Execution: Coordination and implementation of trade and consumer activities that build demand for U.S. agricultural products.
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International Representative Management: Partnering with local representatives to carry out promotion programs.
Grant Management
Our team offers extensive experience managing government-funded grant programs, including the USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding. Our achievements in this area include:
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Strategic Grant Utilization: Securing and effectively managing multi-million-dollar grant budgets to support international marketing and trade promotion activities.
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Program Implementation & Compliance: Successfully implementing grant-funded programs while ensuring strict adherence to USDA and federal regulations.
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Maximizing Grant Impact: Optimizing the allocation of grant resources to achieve measurable increases in export sales and market penetration.
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Reporting & Evaluation: Developing comprehensive reports that highlight program successes, ensuring transparency and continued funding support.
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Digital Invoicing & Financial Records Database: Converting programs to grant program-compliant and audit-ready digital record keeping.
Project-based Initiatives
In addition to full program management, our team can provide support to U.S. cooperator groups on a project-level basis.
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Trade Show Participation: Show planning, booth coordination, and on-site representation.
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Trade Mission / Reverse Trade Mission Travel & Execution: Coordinating grant-compliant travel arrangements for international groups.
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Unified Export Strategy (UES) Application Support: Strategy development, writing, application entry and submission.
Value to New U.S. Agricultural Organizations
The Cultivate Consulting Group team’s deep knowledge of export marketing and our proven track record in managing grant-funded initiatives make us ideal partners for U.S. agricultural organizations looking to expand internationally. We provide a full spectrum of support, from initial market assessments to campaign execution and grant program management, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of global trade and achieve sustainable export growth. We’re committed to outstanding client service and responsive communication. Partner with us to grow your export opportunities.