Born from Maureen Burns’s herbal experiments after a 1991 fire destroyed her vintage clothing business, Herbal Sage Tea Company has been handcrafting organic herbs, teas and spices in Southeast Ohio since 1992. Based in a historic building in Pomeroy, the company operates a certified organic blending facility and draws elderberries and other plant materials from its 200-acre Herbal Sage Farm in the Appalachian foothills. Its work also extends to Sage Teachings, a Meigs County nonprofit focused on health, healing and recovery support.
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Shagbark Seed & MillBorn from an Appalachian Ohio effort to bring staple crops back into the local food system, Shagbark Seed & Mill has operated since 2010. As Ohio’s first certified organic mill, it connects family farms with regional food businesses while grinding certified-organic heirloom grain to order. The Athens County company also makes its staple foods more accessible through discounted pricing for schools, pantries, and food banks.ATHENS, OH
The Herbal ScoopFrom its Narrowsburg, New York, herbal apothecary, The Herbal Scoop makes small-batch organic loose-leaf teas and herbal wellness powders designed around everyday rituals. Its mostly caffeine-free blends include distinctive formulas such as Wholy Chai and Catskill Cozy, while its VitaliTea powder offers a caffeine-free alternative for sustained energy. The company also grows some herbs on its farm and brings its products to Hudson Valley farmers markets.NARROWSBURG, NY
Komal Herbals, IncEstablished in 2005, Komal Herbals makes Ayurvedic-inspired organic herbs, supplements, wellness foods and personal-care products at its Burgettstown, Pennsylvania facility. Its work extends beyond its own AyurBest and NITYAM lines: the company also develops custom Ayurvedic formulas and private-label products with experienced formulators. Komal’s facility has been certified organic by Pennsylvania Certified Organic since 2011, is Kosher certified, and is third-party cGMP certified through SGS, with ingredients and finished products tested through independent laboratories.BURGETTSTOWN, PA
Smoke Camp CraftsSmoke Camp Crafts is a woman-owned West Virginia business that produces and sells organic and naturally grown plants, garden seeds, dried herbs, herbal body products, teas, culinary blends, jams, and jellies. It also offers plant and seed products for native, pollinator, perennial edible, vegetable, and house-plant gardening.WESTON, WV