Specialty Crops Resources

USDA offers a variety of programs and services to support specialty crops businesses of all sizes and across the supply chain. This webpage is a resource hub for specialty crops producers, handlers, processors, retailers and international traders to find the help when they need.

In November 2023, USDA announced a new effort to increase the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops products in foreign markets, to enhance domestic marketing, and to improve production and processing practices. As part of this effort, USDA sought feedback from the specialty crops industry. USDA has reviewed the information provided by over 1,300 industry members and is responding by actively working to optimize the effectiveness and reach of its specialty crops programs.

Specialty Crops Resource Directory

This directory contains a comprehensive list of all the available resources USDA offers for specialty crops businesses. Each program or service is listed to show whether it supports specialty crops producers, handlers, processors, retail businesses, or trade efforts. The directory is available as a PDF for printing (PDF, 959 KB).