The International Herb Association

2012 IHA Conference

The International Herb Association
Educational Conference and Meeting of Members
July 13 through July 16, 2012

Radisson Hotel
123 Denison Parkway East
Corning, NY 14830
(800) 395-7046
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Early Lodging Reservations are strongly recommended for there is limited space.

Celebrating Elderberry: 2013 HERB OF THE YEAR™

Our theme for 2013 is twofold:

  • Introducing Elderberry as 2013 Herb of the Year™
  • Passing Along the Wisdom of Our Elders
In addition, we are planning childrens herbal programs, from planting seeds to cooking with herbs to herbal crafts.

At the 2011 IHA conference in Michigan, 10 brave speakers presented a series of 10 minute segments on their favorite herb recipes, with samples, and it was delicious fun. This year, were asking 10 brave speakers to present a favorite herb, favorite herbal practice, or favorite herbal story. Its only 10 minutes, but you can teach a great deal in 10 minutes. We need about 6 more volunteers.

Confirmed speakers so far include Rosemary Gladstar, Daniel Gagnon, and Betsy Williams. Watch the IHA website (iherb.org) for future announcements and registration details. Pre- and post-conference tours will stop at Healing Spirits Farm, the Cornell Herb gardens in Ithaca, a winery or two, and much more!

Nearby attractions within a 3 hour radius include the Corning Glass Museum, Finger Lakes wineries, Watkins Glen, Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, to name just a few!

2012 Educational Conference Photo Event

This year is the third year for our Photographic Display at our Educational Conference. We are asking members and herb enthusiasts to enter their best photos in our photo competition. It is all for the fun and enjoyment of herbal photo art. There is no entry fee and no expensive photo framing is required.

There will be 2 categories:
  • Professionals
  • Hobbyists
Download full details and registration form


IHA Book Award

Nominate a book for the IHA Book Award
Download info

2012 Educational Conference Photo Event

This year is the third year for our Photographic Display at our Educational Conference. We are asking members and herb enthusiasts to enter their best photos in our photo competition. It is all for the fun and enjoyment of herbal photo art. There is no entry fee and no expensive photo framing is required.

There will be 2 categories:
  • Professionals
  • Hobbyists
Download full details and registration form


IHA Book Award

Nominate a book for the IHA Book Award
Download info

Join the IHA

Membership has its benefits:
  • Listing in the IHA Membership Directory of Herb Professionals
  • Your business listed online in the IHA member directory
    • Expose your business to thousands of potential new customers
    • Link to your Web site or a mini page on iherb.org
    • Help setting up your own Web site
  • Access to iherb.org members only area
  • Access to exclusive online forum
  • Educational opportunities at national conferences
  • Discounts on conference fees and valuable proceedings of prior conferences
  • Professional peer networking
  • Herb of the Year™ publication
  • Quarterly newsletters
  • Promotional support for Herb of the Year™ program and National Herb Week
  • Support for National Herb Day
  • Lasting professional friendships and opportunities to associate with a network of diverse herbal businesses
Download the IHA membership brochure