The document discusses the benefits of exporting for agricultural businesses. It outlines how exporting can increase sales and income by accessing the 95% of consumers living outside the US. Exporting also helps diversify markets and offsets domestic demand fluctuations. The Food Export Association of the Midwest promotes exports of Midwestern food products. It partners with USDA agencies and state organizations to help small and medium companies enter new markets through programs providing education, market intelligence, trade missions and reimbursements for branded product promotions overseas.