With more than forty commercial crops grown here, the Yakima Valley has the largest variety of fresh grown produce in the Pacific Northwest, and our farmers and growers are the reason this is one of the most important agricultural regions in the nation. Not to mention that our irrigated, high-desert climate piled on top of volcanic soil creates the perfect recipe for growing farm fresh produce.
If you are looking for the freshest varieties of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, look no further than one of the many seasonal Farmers Markets scattered throughout the Valley. Nearly every community has at least one outdoor Farmers Market from spring until fall, and there even some indoor markets that operate year-round.
Stretching over 350,000 acres of patchwork, the fertile land of the Yakima Valley is an abundance of small farms yielding asparagus, eggplant, apricots, winter pear, mint, all kinds of berries, pumpkins and thirty other types of fruits and vegetables.
Find a FarmIf you feel like getting your hands dirty, then come enjoy a day on the farm, soaking in our famous Yakima Valley sunshine while you pick your own fruit and produce, pet the farm animals or participate in one of our many local farm festivals. Just don’t forget to bring plenty of boxes to bring home all that farm fresh produce!
Get Your Hands DirtyThe Yakima Valley has the most varieties of fresh produce in the Pacific Northwest, and our farm stands and farmers markets bring all that fresh fruit and produce directly to our visitors! It’s also a great opportunity to meet the farmers who grow your food.
Explore the MarketsFind out where you can find specific produce and when it's available. Most produce is seasonal and is not available all year. Some are only available for a short time.
Find What Produce is in SeasonTake your next road trip to the Yakima Valley and enjoy a day on the farm under our reliably sunny skies. Farms all around the Valley welcome visitors to hand-pick produce from a wide variety of crops. Pick two or three farms for your seasonal road trip and then visit again for when your next farm-fresh favorites are in season. Leave plenty of time for side trips!
Plan Your WeekendCherry festivals, berry festivals, pumpkin patches, harvest weekends and more. Find an upcoming Yakima Valley farm event or celebration.
Explore Our FestivalsThe Official Yakima Valley Travel Guide™ is the single best resource for planning your visit to the Yakima Valley. Packed full of maps, trip ideas and details of the many attractions, it will be your constant companion during your stay.
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