T
he term “herb” is very broad—generally applied to plant species (both
annuals and perennials) used for culinary, medicinal, fragrance, or certain landscaping purposes.
Methods of production
include forest farming, greenhouse/hoophouse, field, raised bed,...
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T
he term “herb” is very broad—generally applied to plant species (both
annuals and perennials) used for culinary, medicinal, fragrance, or certain landscaping purposes.
Methods of production
include forest farming, greenhouse/hoophouse, field, raised bed, hydroponic, or pot
culture.
For more information about herb
production and marketing, see the list of
related ATTRA publications, page 13.
Federal regulations now control the labeling
and marketing of organic products.
Certification by a USDA-accredited certifier is
required in order for producers and processors to display the USDA seal.
ATTRA’s
Organic Farm Certification and the National
Organic Program provides an overview of
organic certification.
NCAT’s Organic Crops
Workbook provides guidance for applying
USDA regulations to the basic techniques
and methods used in organic growing.
Why grow organic?
The Organic Farming Research Foundation
estimates that, as of 2001, “there [were]
approximately 7,200 certified organic producers
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