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Explore Washington agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
Washington is a powerhouse in our nation's agricultural economy, ranking 7th overall in crop sales. Thanks to an abundance of rich soils and diverse climates, farmers in Washington are able to produce over 300 unique commodities. Overall, the top 5 commodities produced in Washington are: Apples, Milk, Wheat, Cattle, and Potatoes. Notably, Washington is the number 1 producer of Apples in the United States, producing over 70% of our entire supply. The state also number one in the nation for the production of Hops, Spearmint Oil, Concord Grapes, Pears, Blueberries, and Aquaculture products. Just over 34% of Washington's land area is used as farmland, amounting to a total of 14.7 million acres.
$2,368/acre
4.0%
$3,000
Current Price Per Acre
Value per Acre
Source: USDA
4.0%
Average Land Appreciation
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: USDA
| Year | Per Acre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,000 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $2,940 | 8.9% |
| 2021 | $2,700 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $2,610 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | $2,630 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,660 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | $2,590 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | $2,530 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,510 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | $2,420 | 10.5% |
| 2012 | $2,190 | 13.5% |
| 2011 | $1,930 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | $1,870 | 5.1% |
| 2009 | $1,780 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | $1,830 | 7.6% |
| 2007 | $1,700 | 4.9% |
| 2006 | $1,620 | 3.8% |
| 2005 | $1,560 | 6.1% |
| 2003 | $1,470 | 1.4% |
| 2002 | $1,450 | 1.4% |
| 2001 | $1,430 | 0.7% |
| 2000 | $1,420 | 0.7% |
| 1999 | $1,410 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | $1,430 | 6.7% |
