The number of workers in the Snohomish County Agri-Business cluster totaled over 3,100 as of April 2010. Agriculture was the primary industry in Snohomish County in the 1800s. Fast forward over 200 years and agriculture is still a key industry in Snohomish County – a $154 million industry. There are nearly 1,600 farms in Snohomish County of which 70% are family or individually owned. Farms represent approximately 77,000 acres of designated farmland; this reflects a 12% increase over previous years. The average size of farms also increased 6% from 44 to 46 acres each. 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 is helping to ensure that Agri-Business remains a key industry cluster in Snohomish County.

The Agri-Business cluster focuses on:

• Crop and animal production