Project partners Rural Action and Appalachian Sustainable Development are seeking local herb growers to meet buyer requests in 2026. 

The market for medicinal herbs is growing every year, and we have a network of local and national herb buyers who are interested in sustainably grown and harvested field and forest botanicals such as ginseng, goldenseal, peppermint, nettles, and much more.

We’ll cover which plants are currently in demand; discuss good handling practices and buyer specifications: quality, quantity, and price; explain how to make grower commitments; explore ways to connect local growers and local buyers; introduce the herb processing equipment available and answer your questions.