Thyme for BusinessDec 13, 2024
True to Our Roots: Celebrating 45 Years of Growth
Today is our 45th birthday! We’re so proud to say that for over four decades, we’ve maintained a steadfast commitment to caring for both people and the Earth the best way we know how. It all goes back to our roots – the foundation that our founders set back in the 1970s. From the quality of our ingredients to the care we take in growing our herbs and crafting our products, every time we take a step forward, we make sure it’s rooted in what’s right.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by reflecting on our past, showing gratitude for where we are now, and getting excited for what’s to come.
Honoring Our Past
In 1979, our co-founders Sara Katz & Ed Smith started Herb Pharm with the seed of an idea – that they could help people in their community with the power of herbalism. Ed & Sara began Herb Pharm in their home, then expanded to a small farm in southern Oregon. We still fondly refer to it as “The Pharm Farm.” They spent their time learning about herbalism, wildcrafting, farming, and making tinctures at their kitchen table. Friends and neighbors would show up at their back door seeking advice and go home with herbal allies.
Over the years, Sara & Ed went from serving just their southern Oregon community to shipping orders to health food stores around the U.S. They laid the roots for the abundantly kind, quality-focused, and ecologically responsible culture we have at Herb Pharm today.
Grateful for Our Present
After 45 years, we’re incredibly proud of the growth we’ve had so far – and none of it would be possible without the north star our founders set. We’re proud to say we’re the #1 brand of liquid herbal extracts and the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® herb farm!† Reflecting on the last couple of years alone is pretty amazing. Here are some of the highlights:
- Started exciting partnerships with singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes and beach volleyball Olympian Brandie Wilkerson to tell the world about the power of herbs!
- Relaunched our beloved Herbaculture Internship Program, which was temporarily closed through the pandemic.
- Brought you new formulas, like Kids Herbal Hug™ and Herbs on the Go: Daily Calming Spray™.
- Gave you the new formats you were looking for, with Kava Capsules, Maca Capsules, and Milk Thistle Capsules.
- Launched Regenerative Organic Certified® Rosemary liquid herbal extract, our very first Regenerative Organic Certified® product!
- Began using FAIRWILD® certified Black Elderberries, with the promise of more FairWild products to come.
- Launched both a loyalty program and a special discounts program.
- Built a new facility in Central Point, OR – our “Herbal Hub” for bottling, customer service, and shipping – with an emphasis on eco-friendly elements like electric car chargers, bike racks, dry landscaping with native plants, and more.
Excited for Our Future
As we turn to the future, there is still so much to celebrate ahead! In true Herb Pharm style, we’ll stay firmly rooted in our core values as we share the magic of herbalism with as many people as possible. You can look forward to even more amazing partnerships, products, and formats to come – along with more herbal education, of course. As we do it all, you can count on us to do things the right way, with the well-being of people, plants, and the planet in mind.
