From Humble Beginnings to Organic Leadership: The Inspiring Story of Cascadian Farm
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 2, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 2, 2025 – What started as one man’s dream to heal the land has grown into a national symbol of organic food and sustainable farming. Cascadian Farm’s roots stretch back over five decades to a small plot near the Skagit River in Washington State — and its journey is as inspiring as it is impactful.
One Man’s Vision to Change the Way We Farm
In 1972, 24-year-old Gene Kahn, a graduate student from Chicago, left behind city life to pursue a more meaningful mission. Inspired by books like Silent Spring and Diet for a Small Planet, he sought to grow food that worked with nature, not against it.
With no farming experience, Gene moved west, found a 51-acre abandoned property in the Cascade Mountains, and began farming organically.