[MPWG] IHA Conference

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

An opportunity for learning and information sharing!

The 2004 International Herb Association (IHA) conference will be held in
Wichita, Kansas from July 9-1.  This year's theme:
                                                                            
                                                                            
 REUNITING HERB PROFESSIONALS, NEW INSIGHTS FROM THE AMERICAN PRAIRIE       
                                                                            


This long-standing conference has been an annual tradition since 1985
(http://www.iherb.org/)!  This conference brings together everyone from
educators to growers, from professionals to the common gardener.  The focus
will be two-fold: herb business and herb production.  Topics include
organic gardening, medicinal herb trials,

The preliminary agenda and speakers' list, along with information on side
events and registration are available at:
<http://www.iherb.org/conference.html>.

I'd like to hear from you!   If you plan to attend this or similar events,
drop me a line.

-Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural
resources.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>