2006
January
January 2-13, 2006
Plants in human affairs
Venue:
Hawaii’s Big Island.
Led by renowned experts in ethnobotany, this
12-day, four-credit intensive taught amongst tropical
and rare plants of Hawaii, will introduce students to
the fascinating science of ethnobotany,
ethnopharmacology and the role of plants in human
affairs through lectures, field trips and
presentations by local experts. It will provide
participants with cross-cultural perspectives on
humanity's age-old relationships with plants, drugs
and toxins, an understanding of the importance of
plants as sources of food, fiber, and medicines, and
an appreciation of the contributions that indigenous
plant wisdom has made to the evolution of medicine and
the discovery of new medicines from nature.
Contact:
For registration information about this and other
educational programs offered by the Kohala Center,
call 612.624.5166 or visit
www.csh.umn.edu.
January 18-22, 2006
Ayurveda Conference
Venue:
Mahabalipuram, India
For further information:
www.ayurvedaconference.com
January 20-22, 2006
3rd Annual Natural Supplements: An
Evidence-Based Update
Venue:
La Jolla, California.
More than two dozen medical experts will present
an evidence-based, comprehensive overview of natural
supplements to physicians, nurses, pharmacists,
dieticians, other health care providers and the
general public.
Contact:
call (858) 587-4404. Web-site:
http://www.scripps.org/Services.asp?ID=204.
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February
February 2-3, 2006
Upper Midwest Regional Fruit & Vegetable Growers
Conference & Trade Show
Venue:
St. Cloud Civic Center - St. Cloud, MN
The annual educational conference is held in cooperation with
the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the
Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Topics generally
include vegetable production, small fruit production,
marketing, risk management and much more. The trade
show features the latest in equipment, seed, tools and
more.
Contact:
MFVGA Office: 15125 W. Vermillion Cir. NE, Ham Lake,
MN 55304, Phone: 763-434-0400, Fax: 763-413-9585,
E-mail:
info@mfvga.org,website:
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/index.php
February 3, 2006
Women, Food & Agriculture Network Annual Meeting
Venue:
Des Moines, Iowa
In addition to the WFAN first annual membership meeting, this
evening event includes the Iowa debut of The Voices
Project, a series of dramatic theatre scripts
developed from the actual experiences and voices of
American farmers
Contact:
59624 Chicago Road, Atlantic, Iowa 50022-9619,
712-243-3264, email:
info@wfan.org,
website: http://www.wfan.org/
February 5-8,
2006
National Biodiesel
Conference & Expo
Venue:
San Diego, California
The conference program offers several educational
tracks: Technical, Fuel Distribution,
Policy/Regulation, Markets and Users. More than 40
sessions will cover everything from fuel quality
standards, federal and state legislation updates, and
European marketing strategies, to trends in BioHeat
and opportunities in agricultural uses of biodiesel.
Contact:
Joe Jobe, Executive
Director,
National Biodiesel
Board
Website: http://www.biodieselconference.org/2006/
February 7-10, 2006
Management of Vector-Borne Virus
Venue:
International Crops Research Institute for the
Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502 324,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Contact:
P Lava Kumar, Secretary-Organizing Committee, Tel: +91
(40) 30713071, email: p.lavakuamr@cgiar.org
February 17-19, 2006
NNFA Southwest Region Convention & Buying
Show
Venue:
Dallas, TX
This event offers the natural products community
a venue to source and buy products, network, learn
about issues and potential legislation related to the
industry, and much more.
Contact:
Web-site:
http://www.nnfasw.org/.
E-mail:
info@nnfasw.org.
February 25, 2006
IDMA-ADMA Workshop on " Facing the Challenge of Heavy
Metals & Microbial Contamination In Ayurvedic & Herbal
Products"
Venue:
Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri
(East), Mumbai
Contact:
Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association, 102-B, Poonam
Chambers, A-Wing, Dr.A.B.Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018,
Tel: +91 22 24974308/4944624, Fax: +91 22 24950723,
Email:
idma@vsnl.com,
www.idma-assn.org
or Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturers' Association, 227,
T.V.Industrial Estate, 248/A, S K Ahire Marg, Worli,
Mumbai-400030, Tel: +91 22 24984405, Fax: +91 22
24983658, Email:
admaindia@vsnl.net,
www.admaindia.com
February 25, 2006
The Art of Flavor: Using Herbs in Both Savory and
Sweet Recipes
Venue:
Austin, TX.
The Austin Herb Society's spring seminar features
noted culinary educator, food writer and photographer,
Susan Belsinger, for a morning of fascinating food and
fun.
For more information, and to register for the seminar,
visit
http://www.austinherbsociety.org.
February
26–27, 2006
2006 Spa & Resort and Medical Spa Expo and Conference
Venue: Los Angeles, CA.
This event is designed for all medical and spa
professionals including dermatologists, plastic
surgeons, chiropractors, dentists, massage therapists,
nurses, acupuncturists, naturopaths, estheticians, and
medical spa and spa owners and/or managers.
Contact: Pam Wadler or Nancy Trent at 212-966-0024.
Web site:
http://www.medicalspaexpola.com/app/homepage.cfm?appname=100324&moduleid=42
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March
March 1-31, 2006
Cultivating the Herbal Medicine Woman Within
Venue:
Vacaville, California
Join Kami McBride for an in-depth, hands-on class called
"Cultivating the Herbal Medicine Woman Within." The
curriculum will offer indoor lab and outdoor field
experience.
Contact: Kami McBride, PO Box 5381, Vacaville, CA 95696,
Phone:
(707) 446-1290,
E-Mail:
Kami@LivingAwareness.com
March 3-5, 2006
3rd Annual Natural Health Product Research Conference:
"From Concept to Consumer ".
Venue:
Toronto, Canada.
Contact: call the Conference Program Chair, Dr.
Ann Eastman at 250-387-7179, for more information:
e-mail:
nhprs@bcit.ca
March 6–11, 2006
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical
Practice (AFMCP)
Venue:
Dallas, TX
Spend a week with Jeffrey Bland, PhD, and other
experts on functional medicine, the science-based
healthcare approach that assesses and treats
underlying causes of illness through individually
tailored therapies to restore health and improve
function. Early bird cut-off date: January 20, 2006.
Contact:
For more information visit
http://www.functionalmedicine.org/ or
contact Client Services at 800-228-0622.
March 8-9, 2006
Herbal Scent Stations
Venue:
East Lansin, Michigan
The Michigan Herb Associates Nineteenth Annual Conference
will be held in Wells Hall on the campus of Michigan
State University on Wednesday and Thursday, March 8
and 9, 2006. The conference theme is "Herbal Scent
Stations." Some speakers will include Don Haynie,
owner of Buffalo Springs Herb Farm and Kathleen Gips,
owner of Village Herb Shop.
Contact: Michigan Herb Associates, 1532 WInchell Ct, East Lansing, MI
48823, Phone:
(517) 351-7957
March 18, 2006
Fourth Annual Herb Luncheon
Venue:
Tomball, Texas
The Arbor Gate is offering their "Fourth Annual Herb
Luncheon." Join Ann Wheeler of Log House Herb Farm to
learn how easy it is to grow herbs in Houston. Chef
Chris Crowder will prepare the meal. Registration is
$35.00. Attendance is limited so please register
early.
Contact:
The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377,
Phone:
(281) 351-8851,
URL:
http://www.ArborGate.com
March 20-25, 2006
"Panning and Promotion
of Horticulture and Agro-Enterprises"
Venue: National
Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar,
Hyderabad.
Contact: Dr G
Raghunadha Reddy, CSERE, National Institute of Rural
Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, Telefax:
040-24008419, Fax: 24016500, Office:24008490,
Email:
grr@nird.gov.in
March 23-26, 2006
Natural products Expo West
Venue:
Anaheim, California.
Attended by more than 36,000 natural and organic
product professionals from across the globe, Natural
Products Expo West features the best companies, the
best new products and the best education in the
industry.
Contact:
For more information contact New Hope Natural Media
Customer Service at 866-458-4935 or 303-390-1776. Web
site:
www.expowest.com.
March 24 - 25, 2006
Medicinal Herb Workshops: The Art of Chinese Herbalism
in the Ozarks
Janice Vigh, Susan Belsinger, Marion Spear, and Tina
Marie Wilcox will co-create a dynamic learning
experience, incorporating Chinese disciplines with
American ingenuity and practicality. Class size is
limited so register early. To be placed on the Ozark
Folk Center Herb Mailing List call 870-269-3851 or
e-mail us at
ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com. For additional information click here:
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/education-workshops/workshop-event.asp?id=250
Contact: (870) 269-3851,
ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com
March 26-29, 2006
Knowledge Millennium-IV
ASSOCHAM Biotechnology & nanotechnology Summit.
Venue: Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi
Contact: Mr. D S
Rawat, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM, Phone:
41643407-10, 41643649-50, Fax: +91-11-26512154,
41643473, E-mail:
assocham@nic.in
, websit: www.assocham.org
March 27 – 29, 2006
World Tea Expo: 4th Annual Tea-Only Trade
Show
Venue:
Las Vegas, NV.
The fourth annual World Tea Expo will feature
over 200 booths and in-depth technical seminars for
companies involved in retailing, wholesaling and other
aspects of the specialty tea trade. Over 3000 tea
professionals from around the world will gather to
learn about the latest products, trends and technology
impacting their industry. In addition to seminars and
exhibits, attendees will participate in daily tea
samplings and various product competitions held in
partnership with the Tea Association of the USA.
Contact:
More information on World Tea Expo is available by
calling 702-253-1893. Web site:
www.worldteaexpo.com.
Subscriptions to the (no cost) tea news e-letter is
available at
www.worldteanews.com.
March 27 - 31, 2006
Botanical Arts Workshop
Learn to draw detailed botanical illustrations.
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla is a professional
Botanical Artist/Naturalist Illustrator who teaches
classes on drawing plants, flowers, natural science
subjects and how to keep a nature journal. This is a
foundation course for beginners. For additional
information click here:
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/education-workshops/workshop-event.asp?id=241
Contact:
(870) 269-3851,
ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com
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April
April 8-9, 2006
Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine,
Venue: Tempe, Arizona.
For further information:
www.botanicalmedicine.org/conferences/index.htm
April 8-15, 2006
Echo's Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Venue:
N. Ft. Myers, Florida, USA
Includes: container and outdoor culrivation, tissue culture,
spawn generation, substrate preparation and
inoculation, lab materials, take-home supplies, spawn
(almond portabella, pink oysster, blue oyster, reishi,
garden giant, wine cap), lunch and refreshments
Contact: Educational Concerns for Hunger
Organization, 17391 Durrance Road, N. Ft. Myers, FL
33917; Phone:-239-543-3246; E-Mail:jeremy82many@hotmail.com
April 26 – 28, 2006
Pharmacovigilance of herbal medicines:
Current state and future directions.
Venue:
London, UK.
In recent years, there have been several
high-profile herbal safety concerns that have had an
impact on the public health, and there is increasing
recognition of the need to develop pharmacovigilance
(safety monitoring) systems for herbal medicines. This
meeting aims to explore in depth the challenges that
pharmacovigilance of herbal medicines presents,
consider relevant emerging issues and what steps could
and should be taken to improve safety monitoring for
herbal medicines in the future. Submitted abstracts on
relevant topics are invited.
Contact:
Details of the requirements will be available at
www.rpsgb.org/science
or email Judy Callanan at
science@rpsgb.org.
The deadline for receipt of abstracts will be Friday 9
December, 2005. Accepted abstracts will be published
in Drug Safety. For further information contact: Judy
Callanan, Conference Secretary, Royal Pharmaceutical
Society. Email:
science@rpsgb.org.
Web site:
http://www.rpsgb.org/members/science/conf.html.
April 26-28, 2006
11th Southeast Asian Healthcare show 2006
Venue: Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact: G.
D. Gupta, Institute of Natural & Modern Cosmetech,
HSIDC-138-139, Sector-31, Faridabad-121003; Website:
www.abcex.com;
E-mail:
sales@abcex.com
April 29, 2006
Herbal Teas Around the World, 24th Annual Herb Day
Symposium
Venue: Houston Civic Garden Center in Hermann Park
Presented by The Herb Society of America South Texas
Unit
Contact: Tel: 713-513-7808 or visit
www.herbsociety-stu.org
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May
May 1-3, 2006
The International Conference on Nutrigenomics and Gut
Health: From Science to a Mar- ketable Food Product
Venue:
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Contact:
Barry Williams, Bruce Mason Centre; Tel: 649-488-3135;
Fax: 649-488-2941; Website:
www.nutri-genomics.org.nz; E-mail:
conferences@bmcentre.co.nz
May 5 - 6, 2006
Heritage Herb Extravaganza
Guest speakers, vendors and the Folk Center gardeners
focus on the growing and use of herbs. Call (870)
269-3851 to register for workshops or to be placed on
our herb mailing list. For additional information,
click here:
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/education-workshops/workshop-event.asp?id=224
Admission
Contact: the Park (870) 269-3851,
ozarkfolkcenter@arkansas.com
May 5-6, 2006
Producing and Marketing Fresh Herbs and Vegetables
Venue: Beaver, WV
The Program covers two days of intensive educational
activities, which include lecture sessions on
production and marketing of herbs and vegetables. The
program includes workshops, a tour, herb walks, and an
exhibitor/ trade session.
Contact: Dean Myles, Tel: 304-929-1630. Email:
dmyles@mountainstate.edu. Web site:
www.mountainstate.edu/usda.
May 6-7, 2006
Healthy Product Expo
Venue:
Secaucus, NJ: Virgo Publishing
Contact:
Betsy Chandler; Tel: 480-990-1101 X1055; Website:
www.supplysideshow.com; E-mail:
bchandler@vpico.com
May 7, 2006
The 1st Annual Desert Rose Herb Festival
Venue: Marshall,
Michigan
The 1st Annual Desert Rose Herb Festival will take place at
the B.E Henry Community Building, 615 South Marshall
Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medicinal, culinary and
cosmetic herbs will be featured.
Contact: Diana Inman, Tel: (269) 781-9673, Email:
gmadidi@yahoo.com
May 9-11, 2006
Vitafoods International
Venue:Geneva,
Switzerland: IIR
Contact:
Vicky Coope;
Tel:
44-20-7915-5133; Fax: 44-20-7915-5021; Website:
www.vitafoods.eu.com;
E-mail:coope@iirx.co.uk
May 18, 2006
Herbs for Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Venue: Washington, NJ
Chronic back & neck pain are very common & the leading
cause of missed work in the US. Orthodox medicine
often does not offer significant relief &, while
chiropractic & massage therapy can offer real
benefits, the use of herbs in addition to these body
centered therapies can offer greater pain relief as
well as correcting the underlying causes of muscle and
spinal pain.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.,
908-689-9020, ext. 101. Email:
cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com. Web site:
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
May 24-27, 2006
North American Research Conference on
Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
Venue:
Edmonton, Canada.
This conference sponsored by the Consortium of
Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (CAHCIM)
is intended to foster the development of new
collaborations and to strengthen existing
partnerships. Areas of CAM research presented and
discussed will include research in basic science,
clinical research, methodological research, health
services research, and education research.
Contact:
Robb Scholten, email:robert_scholten@hms.harvard.edu.
Web site
http://www.imconsortium-conference2006.com/.
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June
June 6-8, 2006
Current Concepts in Complementary & Alternative
Medicine
Venue:
Evidence-based Medicine, Balti-more
Contact:
MD: Johns Hopkins CAM Center; Tel: 410-614-5678; Fax:
410-614-7552; E-mail:
jhcam@jhmi.edu
June 7-10, 2006
1st International Symposium on
Chamoile
Venue:
Research Development and Production, Presov, Slovak
Republic.
Contact:
Dr Ivan Salamon, Department of Ecology, Faculty of
Humanity and Natural Science,
Prosov University, 1, 17th November St.. SK
071 16 Presov, Slovakia. Email:
salamon@fhpv.unipo.sk
June 8-10, 2006
Cultural heritage and Sustainable Forest Management:
The Role of Traditional Knowledge
Venue:
Florence, Italy
Contact:
Dr.Valentina Marinal, Department of Environmental
Forestry Science and Technology, University of
Florence, Via San Bonaventura 13, 50145 Florence,
Italy; Tel./fax: +39 055 30231282; email:
info.forest@unifi.it
June 8-10, 2006
International Training Workshop on Bamboo and Rattan
Sustainable Management in Developing Countries
Venue:
Yunnan, Guangdong and Hainan, China
Contact:
Fu Jinhe Ph.D.;, Programme Officer and Coordinator of
IUFRO 5.11.05 Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), Beijing
100102 86, China; Fax: +86 10 6470 2166; email:
jfu@inbar.int;
www.inbar.int
or
www.inbar.int/news/tc0602.htm
June 10–16, 2006
Food As Medicine.
Venue:
The Tremont Plaza Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.
The most comprehensive professional nutrition
training program in the US, providing the equivalent
of a semester’s worth of nutrition curriculum in one
week. Jointly sponsored by Georgetown University
School of Medicine and The University of Minnesota.
Partial scholarships and CME credits available. Visit
the website for course schedule and complete details:
www.cmbm.org/fam.
Contact:
Jo Cooper,
JCooper@cmbm.org.
June 16-18, 2006
Spirit of Healing: Traditional Medicine, Fair Trade
and Health for all
Venue:
Pennsylvania, United States
Contact:
Jennifer Cheswort, Program Director, herbalists
Without Borders, 153 South Allen Street, State
College, Pennsylvania 16801, United States; email:
jc@herbalistswithourborders.org;
www.herbalistswithoutborders.org
June 19-25, 2006
9th Latin American Congress of Botany
Venue:
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana
Contact:
http://www.botanica-alb.org or
http://www.botanica-alb.org/CongresoProteins.pdf;
email:
j.botanico@codetel.net.do
June 21-24, 2006
VIII World Congress of International Society for
Adaptive Medicine
Venue:
Moscow, Russia
International organization representatives,
scientists, clinicians, and academics are invited to
ISAM’s annual World Congress to present research
findings and discuss issues of adaptive medicine in an
atmosphere of open communication, cooperation, and
friendship. This year’s main topic is: Molecular and
Cellular Adaptation and Biomedical Technologies.
Contact: For more information, please visit
www.isam-russia.ru.
June 25-30, 2006
International Congress on Analytical Sciences
Venue:
Moscow, Russian Federation
Contact:
Fax: +7095 938 2054;
http://www.icas2006.ru
June 28-30, 2006
International Conference on Forests, Trees, Human
Health and Well-being
Venue:
Copenhagen, Denmark
