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marketing programs and has also provided consistent, useful 

 feedback and suggestions in the marketplace. 



A proposal for reorganization on such a large scale should 

 be discussed with the Department's constituents, the agricultural 

 commodity groups using the progreun. I'm sure we all have some 

 constructive ideas as to how the FAS progreun can be improved - 

 how it can better serve our mutual mandate of export expansion. 

 When Secretary Espy speaks about the need to focus upon export 

 marketing activities, he is talking about how to make a good 

 program even better - we think we can help. 



We would not support the merging of all marketing staff into 

 one division. The current structure allows for meaningful 

 interaction on a daily basis with experts on both the analysis 

 and marketing of individual commodities. We in the forest 

 products industry are very fortunate to have our own commodity 

 division, the Forest Products Division. The effectiveness and 

 success of our program are a testament to the partnership between 

 our industry and the individuals who have worked in this 

 division. 



RELATIONSHIP BETWEEW FAS PROGRAMS AKD THE TRADE PROMOTION 



COORDINATING COMMITTEE; 



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