Which division includes International Services to support foreign agricultural relations and export markets?

• A. FSIS
• B. APHIS
• C. ARS
• D. FNS

Answer: (B)

Focusing on foreign market access and international relations for U.S. agriculture is a function of APHIS, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. APHIS has an International Services division that works with other countries’ regulatory bodies to open and maintain export markets, negotiate import requirements, and coordinate the sanitary and phytosanitary certifications needed for cross-border trade. This unit also conducts pest and disease risk assessments to support safe and smooth exports.

The other agencies have different primary roles: FSIS oversees safety and inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products; ARS conducts agricultural research; FNS runs nutrition assistance programs. Since the question points to a division explicitly devoted to international outreach and export market support, it belongs to APHIS.