Specialty Pool

Technical guidance and market development support for hemp, value-added products, and emerging agricultural opportunities.

What Are Specialty Pool?

Specialty Pool focus on emerging opportunities and technical assistance that help members diversify their operations and increase revenue. This includes our hemp program, value-added product development, and business planning support.

As agriculture evolves, new opportunities emerge. Our Specialty Pool help members navigate these opportunities—understanding regulations, developing markets, and building the skills needed to succeed in new ventures.

Whether you're interested in hemp cultivation, want to turn your harvest into value-added products, or need business planning guidance, Specialty Pool provides the technical foundation you need.

Services Available

Hemp Program Guidance
Licensing, compliance, cultivation, and market development.
Value-Added Development
Turn raw products into higher-value processed goods.
Business Planning
Financial projections, market analysis, and strategic planning.
Food Safety Training
GAP certification, FSMA compliance, and best practices.
Technical Assistance
One-on-one guidance for emerging opportunities.

Featured Program

Hemp Program

Hemp represents a significant opportunity for diversification, but navigating the regulatory landscape and developing markets can be challenging. Our Hemp Program provides the guidance you need to participate legally and profitably.

State licensing and compliance guidance
Cultivation best practices
Market development and buyer connections
Processing partnerships

Important Note

Hemp cultivation is regulated at both federal and state levels. We only support legal, licensed hemp production. Our guidance includes helping you understand and comply with all applicable regulations in your state.

If you're interested in hemp, contact us to discuss the regulatory landscape in your area before beginning any cultivation.

Value-Added Product Examples

From Produce:Salsas, sauces, pickles, dried goods, jams, jellies

From Herbs:Dried herbs, teas, seasoning blends, tinctures

From Livestock:Jerky, sausages, smoked meats

From Hemp:CBD products, fiber goods, seed oils

Increase Your Revenue

Value-Added Development

Selling raw produce often means competing on price with larger operations. Value-added products—processed goods like sauces, dried herbs, or preserves—command higher prices and help differentiate your farm.

Our Specialty Pool help you identify value-added opportunities, navigate food safety regulations, find processing facilities, and develop markets for your products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Specialty Pool? Find answers here.

Specialty Pool include hemp program guidance, value-added product development, business planning assistance, food safety training, and technical assistance for emerging agricultural opportunities.

Hemp regulations vary by state. Our support services include guidance on navigating the regulatory landscape in your area, including licensing requirements and compliance. We only support legal, licensed hemp production.

Value-added products are items that have been processed or prepared to increase their market value—for example, turning tomatoes into salsa, drying herbs, or creating jams and preserves from fruit. These products often command higher prices than raw commodities.

Yes. While many members participate in multiple programs, you can access Specialty Pool on its own if emerging opportunities like hemp or value-added development are your primary focus.