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USDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
Lists alternative crop and livestock species and related enterprises with links to Extension sources that help evaluate and start non-conventional farming enterprises. In the section Specialty and Ethnic Vegetables, find ideas for incorporating niche products into your operation.
USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.
Defines and list specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal herbs, and cut flowers, for the purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
University of Kentucky. Center for Crop Diversification.
Provides production and marketing information on specialty crops and value-added versions of current crops.