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North Carolina Specialty Crops Program Newsletters Editor: Tammy Baysden, NCSCP Program Assistant
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Specialty Crops are new crops that have not been commerically grown in a particular region. The program newsletters provide information for growers and others interested in these new crops. Each issue includes interesting stories, helpful information, or research reports, such as:
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November 2008 Specialty Crops NewsletterFeatured Specialty Crops
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September 2008 Specialty Crops NewsletterCarolina Research Improving Niche VegetablesMoving vegetables from east to west was once a pipedream for North Carolina vegetable growers. It's still not common, but thanks to innovative research and marketing efforts from the NC Specialty Crops Program housed at the Cunningham Research Farm in Kinston, N.C., the improbable is beginning to happen. The Specialty Crops Program is a unique cooperative project among the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, North Carolina State University and local growers. |
August 2008 Specialty Crops NewsletterFeatured Specialty Crops Program Farmer Fresh-Pik Produce Inc.
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July 2008 Specialty Crops NewsletterLettuce Adds Diversity at Market
Loyd Lewis is a great example of a farmers' market vendor. He grows a quality product and does a good job of marketing at several outlets. These include a stand at his home in Fallston, NC, the Lincoln County Farmers Market in Lincolnton, and the new Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby. |
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| Updated October 30, 2009 | ||
