Welcome to Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm
The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm in Petaluma specializes in Chinese, Ayurvedic and other
Asian medicinal field grown herbs and seeds. We also offer on and off farm
educational programs addressing cultivation, herb quality, and conservation
issues. Custom consultations covering a wide range of agricultural endeavors
are also available.
We grow sustainably with a naturalistic way as possible offering efficacious
wild-simulated herbs. Indeed our goal is to grow the highest quality herbs
with the best medicinal value possible for you or your client's good health.
The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm offers authenticated herbs grown and
harvested according to classical Chinese tradition. Our herbs contain no
sulfur or preservatives. Aromatic herbs still carry their distinct scents,
colors are vibrant, and qi is present.
We have been growing Chinese botanicals since 1997 and we have been
fortunate enough to have had the guidance and kinship of many renowned
experts including acupuncturists, Chinese herbalists, botanists, fellow
growers, and many other wonderful folks, all of whom have worked together to
bring Asian herbal medicine to the health enhancement of those who seek it.
Thank you for your interest in Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm.
Consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any medicinal herb.
THE CHINESE MEDICINAL HERB FARM:
A Cultivator’s Guide to Small-Scale Organic Herb Production
Price $34.95 plus CA sales tax (where applicable) and shipping. Order here
by Peg Schafer
Chelsea Green Publishing
More about the book here
Order here
What others are saying:
“Having this as a resource, from the most experienced Chinese medicinal herb grower in North America, offers more than a cultivation guide…” more by Roy Upton, RH, DAyu here
“I can't stress enough how valuable and rare this information is to
practitioners and users of Chinese herbal medicine.…” more by Bill Schoenbart, L.Ac., D.A.O.M here
“For anyone who has an interest in growing their own Chinese herbs, Peg Schafer gives us a new reason to look forward to spring.…” Andrew Ellis, author of Notes from South Mountain: A Guide to Concentrated Herb Granules here
Upcoming Events
March 7, 2016, 6:00-7:30 Occidental, CA
Medicinal Plant Cultivation for Farmer Success and Clinical Efficacy
More info here and at
www.westcountyherb.com
April 1, 2, & 3 2016 Vancouver, BC Canada
Producing Asian Medicinal Herbs in the Pacific Northwest.
April 15–17, 2016 Port Townsend, WA
Medicinal Herb Growing and Marketing Conference more here.
June 18, 9-4 2016 Petaluma, CA
Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm 1-Day Intensive for New Growers
more here.
June 25, 9-4 2016 Petaluma, CA
Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm 1- Day Intensive for Experienced Growers
more here.
October 22, 2016 10am-noon
Medicinal Plant Walk at Quarryhill Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen, CA With Peggy Schafer & Sean Fannin. All proceeds benefit Quarryhill Botanical Garden, $20 Non Members/$15.00 Members.
www.quarryhillbg.org.
Past Events
Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm 9-month Course with Peg Schafer. March-November, the second Saturday of the month, from 9-3.
This class follows the natural progression of the season on farm from seed sowing through harvest and drying. The goal of this program is to give a comprehensive overview so participants have the basic tools to grow good quality Asian medicinal plants. Cost: $850. For more info: .
October 24, 2015 10am-noon
Medicinal Plant Walk at Quarryhill Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen, CA With Peggy Schafer & Sean Fannin. All proceeds benefit Quarryhill Botanical Garden, $20 Non Members/$15.00 Members. www.quarryhillbg.org.
September 9, 2015, 5-6 pm - National Heirloom Exposition, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
Panel presentation: Plant Medicine. Peg moderates a group of growers and practitioners. More info: theheirloomexpo.com
June 27th, 2015 9-4 Petaluma, CA
Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm One Day Intensive for Experienced Growers More info here.
June 20th, 2015, 9–4 Petaluma, CA
Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm One Day Intensive for New Growers More info here.
May 23 & 24, 2015 9:00-5:00 Victoria, BC, Canada
Domestic Production of Chinese Herbs, a workshop at Pacific Rim College. More info here.
April 24th, 2015 7:00 Petaluma, CA
Peg Schafer and Sean Fannin invite you to join us for an evening discussion about Chinese herbs and herbal medicine. www.copperfieldsbooks.com
April 16, 2015 1-2:00 KPFA 94.1 FM
The Herbal Highway Show host Sarah Holmes interviews Peg Schafer of the Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm. Call in with your questions or comments.
January 22, 2015 3:30-5:00 Pacific Grove, CA
Eco Farm Conference. Presentation with Michael McCulloch of Pine Street Foundation. More info here
March-November 2014, Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm 9-month Course with Peg Schafe
More here
October 19, 2014 10am-noon
Medicinal Plant Walk at Quarryhill Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen, CA With Peggy Schafer & Sean Fannin. All proceeds benefit Quarryhill Botanical Garden, $15 Non Members/$10.00 Members. www.quarryhillbg.org.
September 11, 2014, 4-5pm- National Heirloom Exposition, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Kraft Bldg, Santa Rosa, CA
Presentation: Cultivating Wild-Quality Medicine. More info: theheirloomexpo.com/general-info/
July 9, 2014 7:30-9pm CMHF hosts Merritt College Anders Vidstrandts horticulture students for a field trip.
June 20, 2014, 11–3:30 CMHF hosts the California School of Herbal Studies students for a walk and talk on the cultivation of medicinal herbs.
April 26-27, 2014 in Stanwood, WA
NAMHN Workshop:
Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Descriptive Sensory Analysis and Organoleptic Evaluation
Would you like seed, or a consultation? Let me know by 3/20.
More info here.
March 29th, 2014, 10--11:00
KSRO 1350 Garden Talk with Steve Garner and Gwen Kilchherr
Listen here ksro.com/programs/gardentalk.aspx.
March 21st, 2014, noon-1:30 San Jose
The Future of Chinese Medicine lecture at Five Branches University.
3031 Tisch Way, San Jose, Metal Room
Sponsored by Five Branches Student Council
Feb 20, 2014, 10am-4pm, Nevada Small Farm Conference, Sparks, NV
The Business of Chinese Medicinal Herbs Workshop at the Nevada Small Farm Conference. More info here and at www.nevadafarmconference.com