Fostering respect for the green world and our community through the responsible use and sustainable cultivation of herbs
We are a Sonoma County community‐organized
grassroots venture founded in 1999. Since our
inception, we have provided fresh and dried
botanicals to our local medicine makers, supported
our local farmers, protected our agricultural
biodiversity, and offered a healthful alternative for
personal holistic self‐care.
Organic medicinal herbs serve insect pollinators
and predators, increase crop biodiversity,
contribute to habitat enrichment, and restoration,
and provide local income for farmers.
SCHE provides a ready market for small
growers, thereby helping community‐based,
small farms in our area to remain sustainably in
business. We actively assist and educate
growers, thereby expanding their capabilities
and their markets.
We are a founding member of the Medicinal
Herb Consortium and have pioneered the
introduction of Chinese medicinal herbs to the
U.S., as well as a number of specialty crops. We
are a CCOF certified organic processor/handler.
Join our mailing list to receive monthly updates
of specials and availability of fresh herbs
Also, SCHA publishes monthly online
announcements of Northern
California classes and events,
holds an annual Herb Festival,
and sponsors a number of
educational community events.