The story of Cascadian Farm begins with the story of their founder, Gene Kahn. 40 years ago, Gene was an idealistic 24-year old grad-school dropout from Chicago, who just wanted to make a difference in the world. He recognized the delicate balance between nature and humans. Inspired by reading “Silent Spring” and “Diet For A Small Planet”, Gene wanted to go back to the land and farm in a way that would not harm the natural beauty of the earth or her inhabitants. So he set out to farm organically on a little stretch of land next to the Skagit River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. Today, Cascadian Farm has grown beyond their original farm and is recognized as a pioneer in converting conventional farms to organic. Cascadian Farm also realizes that they can make a difference beyond just the food that they produce. That’s why they work with partners who share their mission. Working together, they can help sustain the health of the earth for all living creatures today, tomorrow and for generations to come.