This evening we had cafe with our local program coordinator and Eisenhower Fellow, Daniel. He is an amazing and talented man who helped pioneer the blueberry industry here. Blueberry commercialization is only a decade old to Uruguay but has experienced great success but with challenges. They have a temperate climate, good soils, water resources and are Global GAP certified. They are continuing to look for better exportation methods, scheduling, fruit utilization, capital investments/investors and new markets. Additionally, Daniel and others are looking to expand the agricultural footprint with beef production and other potential crop diversification. I look forward to continuing to gain a better understanding.

We walked to a local and very poplular restaurant for dinner this evening. We did our small part to support local agriculture by drinking a beautifully crafted Uruguayan Cabernet.......there has to be some humor :) And, since I hear there will be no frost for the cranberries in MA tonight. It is off to bed!
Buenas tardes....