Today, March 10, marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). According to Gerald H. Smith, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs at U.S. Mission Nigeria, “for 70 years, FAS has had an unwavering belief in linking U.S. agriculture to the world. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary, I am reminded of the crucial role FAS has played in linking U.S.- Nigeria agricultural systems.”