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A Growing Niche
Record #:
10188
Author(s):
Yeomans, Jonathan
Abstract:
The state's Specialty Crops Program, which started in 1997, fosters specialty crop production. These niche crops, or products raised for a specialized market, such as truffles, allow farmers to diversify their production.
Source:
NC Magazine
(NoCar F 251 W4),
Vol. 66 Issue 6, June 2008
,
p
28-30, il
Subject(s):
Agricultural diversification
;
New crops
;
Organic farming