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Thursday, February 26, 2026

AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation 2026

Start Date: 2/26/2026 10:00 AM PST
End Date: 2/26/2026 11:30 AM PST

Venue Name: VIRTUAL


Organization Name: American Herbal Products Association

Contact:
Alexis Durham
Email: adurham@ahpa.org
Phone: (301) 588-1171 x109

The American Herbal Product Association's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals (AHPA ERB Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to strengthening the herbal products industry through impactful education, research, and the advancement of best practices. By awarding grants to qualified applicants, the foundation supports innovative projects that deepen understanding of medicinal, therapeutic, and health-promoting herbs essential to U.S. commerce.

Attend AHPA Talks: ERB Foundation for an inside look at this unique and vital aspect of AHPA’s work. This session highlights the inspiring research and education initiatives currently supported by ERB Foundation funding, including:
 

  • Improving Black Cohosh Germination and Seedling Vigor – A multi-year project to support commercial-scale production of black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) by focusing on improving seed germination and seedling management, led by Jeanine Davis, Ph.D., North Carolina State University.

  • Oshá Sustainability Study – A multi-year effort to advance knowledge of sustainable practices for oshá (Ligusticum porteri), led by Kelly Kindscher, Ph.D., University of Kansas.

  • Goldenseal Harvest Study – A comprehensive, multi-year study focused on sustainable harvest of goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), led by Katie Commender, Appalachian Sustainable Development. 

  • Southwest School of Botanical Medicine – Support for the launch of the nonprofit’s newly redesigned website, SWSBM.org, expanding access to botanical education, led by Greta de la Montagne. 

  • Myrrh Supply Chain Assessment – An in-depth project aimed at increasing transparency and understanding of sustainability considerations within the myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) resin supply chain, led by Anjanette DeCarlo, Ph.D., LLC.


Discover how ERB Foundation-supported projects are helping shape a more informed, transparent, and sustainable future for the herbal products community.

AHPA Talks are complimentary educational events open to members and the wider community.


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