As part of our regular conversations with Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson, the Spokesman visited with Johnson about recent trade missions and how Farm Bureau is making its voice heard on the importance of trade. Answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity. 

Q: Brent, you took part in a trade mission to India earlier this fall with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. What’s the history of that relationship with India, the goal of that trade mission and what were some of your key takeaways?

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