Adding Herbs to Your Crop Plan to Boost Small Farm Income
Adding Herbs to Your Crop Plan to Boost Small Farm Income
Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 1:00pm EDT
Many small growers are looking for ways to extend their selling season and strengthen farm income, without adding more acreage or relying solely on short market windows.
In this live webinar, Emily Springer, founder of Meeting House Farm, will share practical, farmer-tested insights on growing herbs for income. The session will focus on how herbs can fit into diversified farms, what makes them economically viable, and how post-harvest handling - especially drying - plays a critical role in success.
This session is designed for farmers who are interested in exploring herbs as a complementary crop to boost income and want a realistic understanding of what’s involved.
What You’ll Learn
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The market opportunity for herbs
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How to choose the right herbs for your farm
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The importance of drying and post-harvest handling, and how to do it well
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How small farms can scale with herbs carefully and sustainably
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Sales and marketing strategies for optimizing income and profit
There will be time for questions at the end of the session.
👉 Register for the Free Webinar
Speaker
Emily Springer
Founder, Meeting House Farm
MOFGA-certified organic and biodynamic herb grower based in Scarborough, Maine
