Research is needed on technical requirements of growing this crop. The public should know about North Dakota legislation and its benefits, as well as legislation in adjacent states. Research is needed to determine impact and extent of collection pressure on Echinacea angustifolia populations in North Dakota. This information is a basis for development of sustainable harvest levels in the wild. Individuals and groups need to work together.
Partnerships enhance the potential of resolving the issue.
We need to understand, define and develop guidelines for responsible and legal wildcrafting. Consumers need to know the source of Echinacea products. Using commercially grown, organic products will relieve pressure on wild populations. We need to consider ways to keep Echinacea , prairies and rural life. Some Montanans have described blooming fields of Echinacea as assets to tourism.