Do you know where your herbs are from?

Do you know why it matters?

Our health is inextricably linked to the planet's health.

The quality of the herbs in finished products directly reflects the quality of the care and attention with which they were harvested and processed.

Linden flowers collection, l'Herbier du Diois Farm, France.
Harvesting Linden flowers, l'Herbier du Diois Farm, France.

We’re working for a more sustainable and prosperous future for the plants, the people working with the plants, and the planet.

Echinacea purpurea farming and commercial cultivation. Photo by Steven Foster.
Echinacea farming operations at Trout Lake Farm, in Washington, 1995.

Lifting the Veil

Seeing the system is the first step to changing that system. Visit our knowledge center to learn more.

Community

SHI is home to a growing network of companies, producers, herbalists, and researchers working to build an industry rooted in reciprocity.

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Circle in Nicaragua
Jeff Higley in storage facility
Jeff Higley in the storage facility at Oshala Farm, Oregon.

Impact

Relationships formed through SHI lead to business partnerships, shared investments in sustainability initiatives, professional development, and more.

Stories

Recent News

Follow along on the Sustainable Herbs Initiative Learning Journey in Nicaragua.

 

Where do we go from here?