Agriculture

Washington Now Boasts More Than 1,000 Wineries

Washington Now Boasts More Than 1,000 Wineries

Wine is a $7 billion industry in the state

Wine is a $7 billion industry in the state

The History of the Now-Thriving Pike Place Market Is Paved With Crossroads

The History of the Now-Thriving Pike Place Market Is Paved With Crossroads

Seattle | 1911

This story appears in the August 2019 issue. Click here for a free subscription. At the turn of the 20th century, farmers brought their produce, dairy and meats to Seattle on horse-drawn wagons and sold the goods to wholesalers. By 1907, however, the price of produce skyrocketed, enriching middlemen, angering citizens and squeezing farmers margins….

Marketing Campaign for the Cosmic Crisp Heats Up as Debut of Washington's New Apple Nears

Marketing Campaign for the Cosmic Crisp Heats Up as Debut of Washington’s New Apple Nears

Lots of hype and hope surround WSUs new apple variety, but the launch faces significant challenges

Lots of hype and hope surround WSU’s new apple variety, but the launch faces significant challenges

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