"Thyme for Safety": Medicinal Herb Growers Discuss Food Safety, GAPs, GMPs, and More
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: By Zoom, You will receive a notice to register by zoom after registering with Eventbrite
Cost: Free
Overview:
Learn about regulations and post-harvest handling practices that maintain quality standards for culinary and medicinal herbs.
In this online workshop we will highlight the regulations that can impact herb growers and herbal product makers. Topics to be covered include:
- Home processing versus commercial kitchen opportunities
- Food Safety Considerations
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Collection for Medicinal Herbs
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Medicinal Herbs
- Q & A Panel with Industry Professionals
Registration is by Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thyme-for-safety-food-safety-gaps-gmps-and-more-for-herb-growers-tickets-1988352235060?aff=oddtdtcreator
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