Primary orientation is lecturing, writing, and research. It has a staff of three, with numerous part-time support. Lecturing includes a number of Herb Farming Workshops and national speaking engagements.
Writing includes five herb books, a national herbal newsletter, and numerous magazine articles.
As a trade newsletter, it is now recognized as the best available on how to grow, harvest and market these crops, and includes foods, drugs, cosmetic, and dried florals. The newsletter and workshops have created a large network of farmers, foragers, and buyers. Organized profit-sharing marketing cooperatives have been developed in more than 28 states, many with their own newsletters. Strategic relationships have been formed with individuals within this network, including private ventures together. OAK also provides agricultural support and consulting on such topics as farm plans, technical information, research and marketing support, workshops, and troubleshooting for specific farm problems.