# Ann Armbrecht

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Show 1346: The Roots of the Herbal Industry

Until 1994, when Congress passed legislation on dietary supplements, most people using herbal medicine made it themselves or got it from a friend or family member with a green thumb. Before that time, most stores selling herbs in tinctures, capsules and tea bags were small, and so were the companie…

Companies and People: It's Time to Ask How Do We Sustain Life on this Planet?

In this episode, Wilson Lau speaks with Ann Armbrecht, Director at Sustainable Herbs Program. In this episode, Wilson and Ann discuss: 0:42: Companies as a whole have to move beyond a limited definition, and misuse of the term, “sustainability.” 0:58: Companies, and people, should be asking…

Cultivating Ethical Roots: A Conversation with Ann Armbrecht from the Sustainable Herbs Program

Episode Topic: In this episode of NutraPreneur, Ann Armbrecht takes us on a journey that led to the establishment of the Sustainable Herbs Program, unveiling pivotal experiences that fueled her dedication to promoting sustainable and ethical practices in the botanical industry. The program aims t…

Questions to Ask Before Buying Herbs with Ann Armbrecht

Where do your herbs really come from? What happens before they land in your tea cup, tincture bottle, or spice jar? The journey from seed to shelf is full of twists and turns, and the choices we make as herbalists and consumers can shape that journey in meaningful ways. In this episode, I’m talking…

S4E7 - Interview with Kaja Skraskova of Herbae Thylacini

Get ready, find a comfy sit spot and grab your notepad and pen as you prepare to dive into this week’s episode with researcher, herbalist and skincare formulation expert Kaja Skraskova from Herbae Thylacini. Kaja is passionate and so incredibly knowledgeable on all things herbal and natural skincar…

296) Ann Armbrecht: Healing with herbalism and its deeper relational values

*We need your support to continue the show! If you've listened to more than a few episodes and have learned from our work, please join our Patreon today: www.greendreamer.com/support   About Ann Armbrecht: Ann Armbrecht is the director of the Sustainable Herbs Program under the auspices of the A…

164. Lutruwita Herb Farm Tour: Tatiana Dawn on Herbal Education

We made this episode to fill you all in on how the recent herb farm tour went.  In December I took a beautiful group of existing and emerging herb farmers down to Lutruwita aka Tasmania, to visit three different scale organic herb farms.  It was such an incredible adventure that I am still integrat…

Following the Herbal Harvest: An Interview with Ann Armbrecht

What really goes into the herbal products we rely on every day? In this conversation, Sajah sits down with anthropologist, author, and founder of the Sustainable Herbs Initiative, Ann Armbrecht, to explore the hidden journey of herbs — from field to finished product — and the complex web of relati…

192. At-Risk Medicinal Herbs: Monica Francia on Permaculture Herbalism

What does it mean to love medicinal plants while participating in an industry that can also place them under threat? In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, naturopath, medicine maker and herb farmer Monica Francia of Hop Valley Herb Farm to explore a conversation I believe we need to be having…

NutraCast: Ann Armbrecht on Sustainable Herb Sourcing and Building Resilient Supply Chains

When we talk about sustainable sourcing, it can be easy for the conversation to become focused on certifications, traceability and supply chain metrics. But what happens when we think about sourcing as a relationship — with the people growing and harvesting plants, the communities they come from an…