Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Specialty crops represent a unique class of crops and derived food products, from fruits and vegetables to tree nuts and flowers. The products produced by this industry make up a significant portion of U.S. agricultural output and represent a diverse and important source of high quality nutrition as well.
In the first in a two-part series we examine the nuances of the specialty crop industry. In Part 1, we will focus on the industry's dynamics, challenges and opportunities, while in Part 2 we will highlight the startups and technology that are changing the industry for the better.
Specialty crops represent a unique class of crops and derived food products, from fruits and vegetables to tree nuts and flowers. The products produced by this industry make up a significant portion of U.S. agricultural output and represent a diverse and important source of high quality nutrition as well.
In the first in a two-part series we examine the nuances of the specialty crop industry. In Part 1, we will focus on the industry's dynamics, challenges and opportunities, while in Part 2 we will highlight the startups and technology that are changing the industry for the better.
