A collective of medicinal herb growers
Our US-based farmers pool tools and labor to grow functional herbs on their own land or harvest from vetted private land.
An exploration of new models for sourcing herbs
We are seeking a more sustainable model for increasing the US-grown medicinal herb supply, supporting farmers financially, and keeping herbs affordable.
Microfarming
Farms will be small in size – no one should need to buy land to participate
Collective Marketing
Administrative overhead will be reduced through a group sales portal
You-Pick for Herbalists
We’re exploring collaborating with local herbalists to pick and process their own herbs to reduce labor costs and ensure high quality
2025 Goals
2025 is a year of exploration – who wants to be involved? What do we want to achieve? How will the farms interact? What administrative supports do we want to create?
Bulk Herb Growing
We aim to grow a few pounds of herbs per participating farm and sell them at the Great Lakes Herb Faire in September, 2025. This will give participating farmers a sense of scale in the first year.
Drying Infrastructure
Setting up tools to dry herbs at scale is a major part of an herb farm. This will be an opportunity to build infrastructure.
Administrative Research
We’ll aim to figure out what kinds of business structures, licensing, and regulations will apply to such a business. This will direct next steps, like event planning, financial arrangements, and a website.
Education
We will share information farmer-to-farmer, and possibly also host herb walks for the general public.
Community Harvest Days
We hope to have one or more harvest events where people can pick their own herbs.
Seeking Inspiration
Above all, we are exploring ideas! Let us know your great idea for what Gathered Roots might become!
Join Us!
Let us know if you want to become a farmer, processor, buyer, or just stay in the loop.
Herbal medicine is at our fingertips.
Gathered Roots Herb Growers' Guild 