Future Ag Leaders Delegation to China Concludes Successful Learning Trip
The Future Agriculture Leaders Delegation to China, organized by the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) in coordination with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), successfully completed a week-long learning trip to China from June 1-8. This unique learning trip brought
Preventative Healthcare for Rural Communities
This virtual dialogue will bring together public health professionals, healthcare practitioners, and administrators who are recognized as subject matter experts and key opinion leaders from both the U.S. and China to explore innovative strategies to advance preventative healthcare in rural
An Iowa Tribute to President Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter My first encounter with the 39th President came just two months into his presidency at a meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in March, 1977 almost 48 years ago. As a career State Department
Yangtze-Mississippi Regional Dialogue Welcomes Historic Chinese delegation to Memphis
A dynamic mix of stakeholders from the communities along the Yangtze River and Mississippi River convened at the Yangtze-Mississippi Regional Dialogue on November 15th, 2024 in Memphis. Representatives spanning 17 U.S. states, as well as from Washington D.C., welcomed a
From Heartland to Mainland: Reflections and Insights from the 2024 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable in China – Pt. 2
On September 12th, 2024, USHCA hosted the second and final part of this special webinar series, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable shared their reflections and insights from their recent travels.
As delegates of two American delegations organized by USHCA – the Ag & Food Business Delegation and the Ag Education Delegation – they had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of U.S.-China collaboration around agriculture as they traveled through Shanghai, Hefei, Jinan, Binzhou, Weifang, Beijing, and Xi’an.
From Heartland to Mainland: Reflections and Insights from the 2024 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable in China – Pt. 1
On August 29th, 2024, USHCA hosted a special webinar, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable shared their reflections and insights from their recent travels. Â As delegates of two American delegations organized by
American and Chinese Ag Stakeholders: Cultivating Cooperation and Agriculture Education at Historical Convening in China
July 24, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri For the first time since its inception, the 4th Annual U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable was held in China from June 7th to 12th. Co-organized by the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) and multiple
6th Annual U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit
Min Fan, USHCA’s Executive Director, was one of many representatives from the Heartland states that traveled to Tacoma, Washington, to participate in the 6th U.S. – China Sister Cities Summit on July 18 – 19th, 2024.
The community of Tacoma rolled out the red carpet for their domestic and international visitors; guests were greeted with a band of bagpipers, a formal cannon salute, traditional Mexican Salsa and Chinese Lion dances, as well as blessings by Puyallup Tribal leaders.
St. Louis-Nanjing Sister Cities Celebration
On April 21st, 2024, USHCA representatives attended the Celebration for the 45th Anniversary of St. Louis-Nanjing Sister City Relationship to welcome a visiting delegation from Nanjing. This event was jointly organized by the Nanjing Foreign Affairs Office and St. Louis-Nanjing Sister City Committee, and hosted by the World Trade Center-St. Louis at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
New Horizons: Navigating the Future of U.S.-China Educational Exchanges
Please join us in this special online event that brings together leaders dedicated to expanding US-China educational exchanges for a timely discussion on the new opportunities and challenges ahead.
Green Alliances: Cultivating U.S. and Chinese Climate Leadership on Food and Agriculture
At this talk, we will hear from leading professionals in agrifood sciences, agricultural studies, and international relations to discuss possible paths forward for climate and food collaboration between the United States and China.
Shandong Impresses in Promotional Event
On March 7th, 2024, delegates from Shandong province, under the leadership of Mr. Cai Xianjin, Director General of the Shandong Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, visited Chicago to explore opportunities for agricultural collaboration.