Washington Grown Living Legacy - Inland Northwest Agriculture History

In Washington’s Inland Northwest, agriculture developed in a unique landscape shaped by railroads, dryland farming, and diverse immigrant communities. Wheat quickly became the dominant crop across the rolling hills of the Palouse and Big Bend, while cattle and sheep ranching helped support early settlements. Today, farming and ranching continue to define the region’s rural identity, connecting communities across Spokane, Lincoln, and Ferry counties to a long agricultural legacy.