Full course description
In March 2025, ACHS offered a first-of-its-kind conference and expo focusing on sustainable practices that support people, plants, and the planet. Speakers from across the global botanical industry highlighted how sustainability and innovation intersect with personal healing, growing herbs, protecting at-risk plants, maintaining healthy soil, cultivating communities, and becoming active personally or in business.
Access the Conference Proceedings including webinar videos, presentation materials and practical insights, and exhibitor information. Participants who watch all recorded sessions will also earn a Sustainability Thought Leader badge to promote their commitment to sustainability.
Speakers featured in the Conference Proceedings include:
- Diane Osgood, PhD, Osgood Consulting
- Ann Armbrecht, PhD, Sustainable Herbs Initiative
- Sarah Vito, FairWild Foundation
- David Gordon & Jessica Massey of evanhealy
- Marco Valussi, BSc (Hons), Magnifica Essenza
- Amanda Lattin, MS, RA, ACHS, Terracina Aromatics & Herbals, AIA
- Bonnie D'Arcangelo, MS, Michigan Protects
- David Stelzer, Azure Standard
- Guido Mase, RH (AHG), Traditional Medicinals
- Kelly Ablard, PhD, Airmid Institute
- Orna Izakson, ND, RH (AHG), Celilo Natural Health Center
- Jocelyn Boreta, Botanical Bus
- Amanda Furbee, The Herb Shoppe
- Denise Cusack, RH, Herbalists Without Borders
- Robin Suggs, BS, Appalachian Sustainable Development
- Jessie Dean, BA, Asheville Tea Company
- Jacqui McGrath, ND; Victoria Worden; Lorraine Young, ND; ACHS