Agriculture Spotlight: Cherries

With the start of summer, Central Washington farmers are working harder than ever to produce some of the world’s finest and most diverse agricultural products.

Our region is known for producing a wide variety of top-quality agricultural products that are enjoyed by consumers worldwide.

This includes sweet cherries, of which Washington state is the leading producer in the United States.

In a state known for companies like Boeing, Microsoft, and Starbucks, some on the west side of the mountains and in other parts of the country may find it surprising that our state’s number one industry is actua...