USDA, ARS — Medicinal Botanicals Program

Events Workshop and Research Update: Improving Small Ruminant Grazing Practices - 07/11/09 2009 Spring Medicinal Plant Conference - 05/02/09 2007 Symposium - 03/10/07

Newsletter "The Herbal Dispatch"

Symposia 2006 Spring Conference 2005 Symposium 2004 Symposium

Workshops March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 January 2005

Photos 2004 Symposium Photos

Annual Reports 2002-2007 Final Report 2007 Report 2006 Report 2005 Report

Links USDA-ARS/AFSRC WV Herb Association

About Us
The Medicinal Botanicals Program was created as result of a Specific Cooperative Agreement between Mountain State University and the USDA/ARS-Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center (AFSRC) in Beaver, WV. The establishment of this agreement came through the efforts of Senator Robert C. Byrd and a Congressional Appropriation.

Mission
Promote the medicinal plant industry in West Virginia through education, research and outreach activities

Research
The Program conducts research on cultivation, processing, and utilization of medicinal plants for development of technologies that will improve the rural economy in West Virginia.

Outreach
The Program organizes symposia, seminars, and workshops for transfer of knowledge and technology to the community, and publishes the newsletter, The Herbal Dispatch, which serves as a vehicle to inform readers about events, activities and the latest research discoveries.

Facilities

Greenhouse
The Program has a small greenhouse for conduction of research and teaching activities.

Land
The Program maintains a medicinal garden and a native plant trail on campus. It also has access to land at the USDA-ARS/AFSRC to perform field studies on medicinal and aromatic plants.

Contact
Our office is located on the MSU campus in Beckley, WV. You can reach the director at (304) 929-1683 or by email, mmorales@mountainstate.edu.