Peg Schafer

Peg Schafer is recognized as one of the pioneers and leaders in the field of the cultivation of Asian herbs. After more than fifteen years of commercial herb cultivation and research at the Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm in Petaluma, California, Schafer has distilled her findings into a guide for growers and practitioners of Chinese medicine. Schafer has played an influential role in establishing a network of organizations including Fu Tian Herbs, the first company in the United States to solely offer certified organic, domestically grown Chinese herbs (which she-co-founded), The Sonoma County Herb Association, and The Medicinal Herb Consortium. Along with offering seed and field-grown herbs, Schafer's own Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm operates as an experimental farm to investigate herb cultivation and aid herb conservation. Its internship program gives people hands-on knowledge experience in all aspects of growing and harvesting Chinese herbs.

Peg's Upcoming Events

• Peg Schafer at Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm
  
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  August 17, 2013, 9:00 am

  Peg Schafer will teach a one day intensive program giving an in depth look at the finer points of managing a medicinal plant nursery and/or farming operation as well as harvesting with the goal of producing efficacious medicine. Growers will garner information to build or refine their operation to produce these sought after qualities. Please note that medicinal use of the herbs will not be covered - this session addresses all aspects of cultivation. Pao zhi or processing will not be extensively addressed. This program is for growers with experience and will be held on August 17th from 9-4. Cost: $125

• Peg Schafer at Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm
  
  Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm, Petaluma CA
  August 24, 2013, 9:00 am

  This on-farm concise course covers the cultivation of efficacious Asian medicinal plants from seed to harvest. The relevant issues affecting medicinal herb quality and accessibility will also be addressed. This program is crafted for herbal practitioners and students, people new to growing plants and those interested in the industry of contemporary Asian herbal medicine. The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm: A Cultivator’s Guide to Small-Scale Organic Herb Production book is a required text and can be procured from the farm website – I’d be more than happy to sign it for you. You may also pick it up from your local independent book seller or from Chelsea Green Publishing. www.chinesemedicinalherbfarm.com. Cost: $125. Contact Peg Schafer at pschafer@sonic.net regarding classes for experienced growers.

• Peggy Schafer at Quarryhill Botanical Gardens
  
  , Glen Ellen CA
  September 29, 2013, 10:00 am

  Peggy Schafer will co-lead (with Sean Fannin) a Medicinal Plant Walk at Quarryhill Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen, CA on September 29, 2013 from 10am-noon. All proceeds benefit Quarryhill Botanical Garden. $15 Non Members/$10.00 Members