RALEIGH — The WNC Medicinal Herb Growers Club has a wonderful line-up of events for this fall. If you are a commercial herb grower or would like to be, consider joining this active group of growers and educators to learn how to turn medicinal herb production into a profitable business.
— Dr. Jeanine Davis
Extension Specialist, Herbs / Organics / Specialty Crops / Vegetables
Horticultural Science – NC State University
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