The quiet grain revolution brewing in the Skagit Valley

A regional grain supply chain is developing in the Skagit Valley, about 70 miles north of Seattle, featuring WSU’s Breadlab breeding program, Cairnspring Mills in Burlington, and local farmers like Dave Hedlin of La Conner. The initiative connects farmers, bakers, and millers to grow specialty grains suited to the Pacific Northwest climate and create value beyond commodity markets. While this represents innovative regional agriculture, it has no direct connection to Burien.