New, Specialty and Organic Crops
The coastal region of California is suitable for many perennial and annual crops. New crops provide diversification and new market opportunity to many farmers particularly the small scale and minority growers. This page provides the latest information on new crops production and economics.
University of California Information:
Specialty Crops Research Program
Organic Vegetable Production Series
UCCE Organic Production Publications
Organic Farming Compliance Handbook
California's Organic Agriculture Statistics
Organic Farming Research and Information
California Certified Organic Farmers
California Organic Program Mailing List
Specific Crops:
Click here for blueberries cost of production.
University of California Information:
Blueberry-New California Specialty Crop
The Emerging Market for California Blueberries
Other Sources:
Blueberries: Organic Production
Wild Blueberry Network Information Center
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America
Click here for lychees cost of production.
Other Sources:
New Options for Lychee and Longan Fans and Farmers-USDA
Click here for mandarins cost of production.
University of California Information: