I looked for a specialty crop, something that could be grown in a small space, and I came across garlic.

I supported the inclusion of new programs to promote specialty crops in the 2008 farm bill.

An existing specialty crop block-grant program would leap tenfold to $500 million a year.

"Growers of specialty crops like grape tomatoes try to avoid that cost."

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For the first time ever, farmers who grow specialty crops will directly benefit from the Farm Bill.

In addition, some Illinois farmers grow specialty crops such as popcorn and pumpkins.

They no longer want to be subsistence farmers, but instead want specialty crops that are "interesting," he says.

Now, we've diversified into specialty crops, but it may not be enough to survive.

"We need more specialty crops and organic is one of them."