Chef Christine Keff is considered the country’s “queen of green cuisine” as she recognized the importance of conservation years ahead of other chefs. For the last 15‐years her 4‐star kitchen has been serving Northwest inspired dishes made with local and organic ingredients. “I’ve spent over a decade sourcing the finest ingredients and my searching has resulted in many close relationships with farmers and fisherman. These relationships help me understand how organic and sustainable farming impacts flavor and taste.” In this episode she heads into the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains for a meeting with one of organic farming’s early pioneers Jim Meyer. “In 1972, we started farming organically on a few acres of pristine land in the Upper Skagit Valley. We were passionate about organic farming, so we read lots of books, tried (and sometimes failed) new techniques, and learned that necessity is often the mother of invention” says Meyer. Farmer and chef discuss all things organic as well as harvest some unique Northwest ingredients for a delicious dish.