Research

The Specialty Crops Program at CSU empowers growers and producers throughout Colorado by supplying them with science based information to inspire innovation, competitiveness, and success.

We collaborate with researchers both in Colorado and nationally to address the needs of specialty crops producers.

Research Interests

  • Colorado grown specialty crops, including hops
  • Vegetable physiology
  • Sustainable and organic agriculture
  • Hoop house production
  • Small farms and local vegetable production
  • Food systems
  • New specialty crops for Colorado