2009 Events:
 

2009 events to be announced.


Herb Sessions - Recap from 2009 Conference

"Bay Laurel," Herb of the Year 2009

IHA Website

Mission:

  • Promote and develop new and expanded markets for herbs and herbal products
  • Further the knowledge and safe use of herbs and herbal products
  • Bring together for cooperation and coordination all persons interested in the production and utilization of herbs
  • Collect and disseminate the best available information relating to the herb industry

History:

The Illinois Herb Association (IHA) was formed in 1989 under the umbrella of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association. The association is organized and operated for educational, scientific and civic purposes. The chief priority and purpose of the association is to educate members and the public about the culture and use of herbs and herbal products. IHA provides education, services and professional development opportunities for members engaged in all herbal endeavors. Funds raised through services and activities of the association are to be used for the education of members and the public and/or service to the community.

IHA welcomes both the beginner and the advanced herbalist. Membership in IHA is open to all individuals, associations, clubs, businesses and corporations interested in the objectives and achievement of the purposes of the association.

Members share a common interest in all things herbal. IHA’s membership currently encompasses:

  • the public
  • organic herb growers
  • professional herbalists
  • hobbyists
  • educators
  • wildcrafters
  • herbal product manufacturers
  • retailers

Information about Herbs

The following documents are in Adobe PDF format:

Growing Herbs

Harvesting & Drying Herbs

Ornamental Herbs

Culinary Herbs


Board of Directors:

Officers:
David Cattron, President
524 E South St
Geneseo, IL 61254
815-725-5787
dcattron@aol.com
Deborah Lee, PhD, Vice-President
234 N 6th
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-2404
dlee@adams.net

Kaye Carnes, Secretary
646 E. 1700 N. Road
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-7983
kcarnes@illinois.edu

Directors:  
Carolyn Cattron
524 E South St
Geneseo, IL 61254
815-725-5787
dcattron@aol.com
Kathy Shepard
Apple Creek Herb Farm
141 Union Rd.
Waverly, IL 62692
217-741-3315
kj.shepard@lvs.net

Caroline Schertz
1675 Co. Rd. 1200E
Lowpoint, IL 61545
309-657-6213
carolines1@earthlink.net

Bonnie Compton
1174 CR 2500 E
Homer, IL 61849
217-896-3046
pbcompton52@yahoo.com
Liz Fiorenza
466 Quail Trap Rd
Caledonia, IL 61011
815-885-1444
windridgeherbs@aol.com
Dorothy Shiley
1157 CR 2300 E
Sidney, IL 61877
217-688-2207
pineacrestreesandherbs@yahoo.com
 

 

   

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