Eckenberg Farms began in 1963 when its founder, Ed Eckenberg and his wife, Kay bought 150 acres of land in the heart of Washington State's Columbia Basin, hoping to provide a wholesome and secure life for their young family. Today, Ed is still chief financial officer of the company, but his sons, Bob and Jim Eckenberg, direct the day-to-day operations of the business, employing 50 persons and farming over 3,000 acres of America’s prime hay and timothy farmland.