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 | The Cochran Fellowship Program facilitates market development, increases the knowledge of U.S. food regulations, trade policy, and strengthens the business relations and friendship between the U.S. and Peru through Cochran participants. Training Focus The program offers short-term training opportunities, most ranging from two to four weeks, depending on the objectives of the program. Participants meet with professionals in their fields, participate in field observations and industry visits, experience on-the-job training, and attend university courses and seminars. Our office works closely with CFP and U.S. agricultural trade and market development associations to identify potential areas of training. Every effort is made to match U.S. agricultural interests with those of Peru. Program Design Each program reflects a philosophy that training should provide participants with sound technical knowledge and the opportunity to test and practice new skills in practical situations. Therefore, most programs offer a mixture of technical instruction, practical field observations, and "hands-on" experience. Programs are specially designed in accordance with the training objectives discussed during interviews with candidates and the recommendations of the respective FAS foreign agricultural affairs officer. For more information about the Cochran Fellowship Program please visit the website for the global program.
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