Founded in 1971, Hawthorne Valley's mission is to renew soil, society and self through the integration of agriculture, education and art. Our vision is to reconnect people, place and purpose. Our mission and vision come to life through our work which includes integrative learning through Waldorf-based, hands-on education; cultivating and distributing high quality food through Biodynamic agriculture; compassionate commerce, conducting ethical businesses that prioritize the welfare of people, animals and earth; nurturing artistic expression in our lives and work; supporting wild nature and resilient agriculture, thoughtfully exploring our economic and cultural life and fostering connection through original research and outreach and; collaborating with partners to address some of todays' most pressing concerns such as climate change, educating creative and resilient children, supporting biodiversity, and rebuilding healthy and fair food systems.