Many meetings were held today as attendees on this Black Sea Trade Mission heard from the US Consulate Deputy Principal Officer, Sandra Oudkirk and US Ag Minister Counselor Ralph Gifford.  Also disucssions were held on conditions in the region and the possibilities for future trade.  Later in the afternoon we attended the VIV International Poultry Fair.  Tomorrow we will tour the Old city of Istanbul and have a boat tour on Gumus Damla.