Cheryl Thornton was co-owner and operator of Cloud Mountain Farm in Everson, WA, from 1985-2011.  She co-managed all operations of farm including retail nursery, landscaping and fruit and vegetable production specializing in finance, marketing and education. In 2011 she helped form 501(c)(3) non-profit agriculture education center at Cloud Mountain Farm Center and currently consults in food systems work. Cheryl has been involved with Farm to School via producing and selling products for schools and also has some insight into school districts as a board member for Nooksack Valley School district for 26 years.