MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Business owners wanting to go on a trade mission to South Africa next March need to contact the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

WEDC says the idea is to help small to medium-sized companies sell products and services to South Africa.

The trip is being planned by the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

This state had more than $225 million in exports to South Africa in 2011. Some of the business sectors being recruited are in the agriculture field, automotive parts, medical, mining, equipment for construction, power generation and supply.

The trip is March 6th through the 15th and will include stops in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.