From fruits and vegetables, to tree nuts and flowers, specialty crops are different from other agricultural products. For one thing they are typically sold at a premium, due to their higher nutritional value and better taste. At the same time, they represent the next stage in development of the agricultural system, bringing these products to a wider range of potential customers and at lower cost.
Listen to the second in our two-part series on specialty crops, in which we will highlight the startups and technologies that are changing the industry for the better.
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