Skagit County Agriculture
Skagit County maintains one of the largest and most diverse agricultural communities west of the Cascade mountain range.
Agriculture is the No. 1 industry
in Skagit County. Local farmers produce about $261 million worth of crops,
livestock, and dairy products on 93,000 acres of land. Over 90 different
crops are grown in the County. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,
tulips, daffodils, pickling cucumbers, specialty potatoes, Jonagold apples,
green peas, and vegetable seed are some of the more important crops in
this maritime valley. More tulip, iris, and daffodil bulbs are produced
here than in any other county in the U.S. Ninety-five percent of the
red potatoes grown in the state of Washington are from Skagit County.
In addition to food and fiber products, agriculture in this region provides
habitat for thousands of swans, snow geese, and dabbling ducks.
Numerous agricultural suppliers, organizations, and agencies serve the
needs of this important industry. Each October nearly 6,000 people attend
farm tours during the Festival of Family Farms to learn more about the
bounty, beauty, and complexity of the valley's working landscape.
Statistics
- Farmgate Values
- Crop Acreage
Publications:
(Ag Stats are large files, allow several minutes for slower modems.)
- WSU Skagit County Agricultural Statistics 2007
- WSU Skagit County Agricultural Statistics 2006
- WSU Skagit County Agricultural Statistics 2003
Economics
- 2003 AFT Study: Economic Impacts of Skagit Agriculture
- Farm Family Support Network
- Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Marketing
- Direct Marketing: Evaluating Your Options
- Emerging Markets in Skagit (MS PowerPoint)
Organic and Small Scale Farming
The Changing Face of Agriculture
Presentation by Don McMoran
This presentation is a PowerPoint slide show and requires PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer. Click here to download a free copy of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003.
County Showcase at 2007 WSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Days
Tune in to 1630 AM: "InFARMation" Travelers Agricultural Radio Updates
As you drive through the Skagit Valley tune to 1630 AM on your car radio and learn why local farmers call this fertile valley the "Magic Skagit." Hear crop reports, farm history and special stories about the dozens of crops grown in this special valley. Find out what crops are being harvested or planted right now. "InFARMation" is a collaborative project made possible by: Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, Skagit Valley College Radio Station KVSR 91.7 FM, WDOT, Leadership Skagit, EDASC, WSU Skagit County Extension and many community volunteer announcers.
Upcoming
Breakfast Meetings:
Ag Leaders
August 1, 2008
7 AM at the Farmhouse Inn
Young Farmers
Thursday, August 14, 2008
7 AM at Bob's Burgers
Guest Speaker:
Ken Dahlstead
Livestock Advisor Training
Application Form
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