Agriculture has been a major industry in Washington. In 2001, the value of Washington’s food and agricultural production was $5.6 billion and ranked twelfth in the nation. In 2006, record high values of production were set for apples, pears, potatoes, hay, onions, and nursery and greenhouse products. Washington ranks among the top ten states for 33 separate commodities.

2,205 people work in Snohomish County's Agri-Business cluster. Most work as farmers and ranchers.

Agri-Business is a small industry cluster, but one with growth potential if innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability remain a priority. Education and training, changing perceptions, and local government support within the cluster can help ensure that Agri-Business remains a key industry cluster in Snohomish County.

The Agri-Business cluster focuses on:

• Crop and animal production