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Minor crops are essential to nutrition security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity. They are often high-value crops that have cultural importance, or are important for trade and economic growth in developing countries. They are also often overlooked in agriculture since they represent less of a percentage of total tonnage and acreage. The Minor Use Foundation serves minor use growers around the world, providing technical assistance and helping set standards that allow them to access international markets.

We work to ensure that all farmers — including smallholder farmers — can access the crop protection tools necessary to produce healthy, nutritious, and diverse crops.

Global Minor Use Summit IV

February 5 – 9, 2024 | Madrid, Spain

Data generated from field trials is critical to bring new crop protection tools to specialty crop growers.

Crop protection tools are most effective when applied correctly. Our programs include training on the safe and effective use of pesticides.

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The Minor Use Foundation funds programs that have global reach.

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Minor crops are essential.

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