Washington Grown Living Legacy - Thurston

Agriculture in Thurston County traces back to the early 1850s, shaped by Indigenous stewardship and pioneering farmers like George Bush, whose Bush Prairie Farm became a model of productivity and generosity. Over generations, families built a diverse agricultural economy of grain, cattle, dairy, and berries that proved its quality on a global stage. Today, amid growing development pressure, conservation and land-use efforts aim to preserve Thurston County’s working farmland and rural character for the future.