There are a number of profitable alternative world crops that can be grown in New Jersey to satisfy the demand for fresh produce by immigrant populations. World crops are suited to diversified small to mid size farms where high returns per acre is required. Consider the markets for these crops in your area. The WorldCrops site is a collaborative project produced by Cooperative Extension of Rutgers, UMass, and Cornell. This site provides information on vegetables and herbs that can be grown in our region. Explore alternative crops by country or through the search crops feature.

 

Questions about this topic? Contact: Rick Van Vranken