The Moses Lake City Council meeting on July 10, 2025, highlighted the kickoff of the Japanese agricultural exchange program, which will welcome 28 students from Japan. These students will reside in the residence halls at Big Bend Community College for the next eight weeks.

During their stay, the students will participate in various agricultural programs that focus on beef, dairy, and other food crops. Following their time in Moses Lake, they will travel across the United States, visiting locations from Minnesota to California and Hawaii, to further their agricultural education.

This exchange program not only fosters international relationships but also enhances local agricultural knowledge and practices through cultural exchange. The council expressed enthusiasm for the program and its potential benefits to both the students and the community.