Agribusiness Trade Mission (ATM) Application Form

OMB Control No.: 0551-####

Expiration Date: ##/##/####

U.S.-[COUNTRY] ATM

[DATES]

Please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation form. As you are aware, [CONTRACTOR] partnered with USDA/FAS in organizing this event. We would like to hear about your experiences associated with the Agribusiness Trade Mission to [COUNTRY]. Your feedback will be used to improve future trade missions.

Trade and sales data supplied on this form is strictly confidential

and will not be shared with outside sources.

First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

Company: _________________________________Products Exhibited: _________________________________

1. Please rate the mission in general: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

10. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2. What are your projected 12-month Sales as a result of your participation this ATM?

3. How did you find out about the mission? (check all that apply)

Notification from USDA/FAS staff
U.S. Embassy or AmCham Announcement
FAS website
Trade/Industry Organization or SRTG Announcement
Other (please specify):

4. Which factor weighed most heavily on your decision to participate in the mission?

Opportunity to network and explore business partnerships
Opportunity to expand ongoing business in the region
Opportunity to begin business in the region
USDA support or sponsorship
Other (please specify):

5. How useful did you find the preliminary information provided for this mission?

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Suggestions for additional information:__________________________________________________

6. What outcomes did you expect as a result of participating in the mission?

Increased exports
Joint ventures/investment opportunities
Increased market knowledge
Other (please specify):

7. How many local contacts did you establish as a result of the mission?

None
1–5
6–10
>10

8. What results did you obtain from this event:

Product Sales in $US

Closed an export contract
Have an export contract in progress
Learned about the local market
Other (Please specify)

9. What hindered you from closing a deal during the mission? (check all that apply)

Lack of information about the company
Lack of information about the product
Price negotiations
Payment conditions
Shipping conditions
Lack of funding
Technical barriers to trade
Marketing Issues
Other (please specify):

10. How could your experience during the mission be improved?

More information on general economic conditions of the country
More information on foreign companies
More one-on-one business meetings
Longer duration of mission
Other (Please specify)

11. Kindly rate the services provided by our contractor, [CONTRACTOR].

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

12. Please provide a rating for each of the following services during the mission?

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Transportation Services (airport pickup; ground travel, etc.)
Accommodations (lodging and meeting rooms)
Meals/receptions
Business-to-Business meeting coordination
Business matches
Translation services

13. Would you participate in future missions sponsored by USDA/FAS?

Yes Maybe No

10. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

14. Additional comments/recommendations:

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15. Receive up-to-date information on FAS-sponsored international Agribusiness trade missions (ATMs) and Virtual Trade Events (VTEs)!

 yes, opt me in  send opt-in also to colleague(s) Name _______________________

 no, not interested Email _______________________

Kindly provide your completed form to the nearest USDA/FAS employee.

Thanks for your participation and have a safe journey home!

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