Yakima: Apples, Hops, and the Central Washington Agricultural Core
Yakima sits in the Yakima Valley of central Washington, east of the Cascade Range and in the rain shadow that makes the region dramatically drier than the western side of the state. The population is approximately 95,000, and the city is the seat of Yakima County. Irrigated agriculture drives the regional economy, with Washington producing roughly 75 percent of the hops grown in the United States, the majority of which come from the Yakima Valley.
The valley is also one of the largest apple-producing areas in the country, supplying fruit to domestic and export markets year-round through controlled-atmosphere storage. Cherries, pears, and wine grapes fill out the orchard and vineyard inventory. Tree Top, the apple juice cooperative, is based in Selah just north of Yakima, and numerous regional wineries operate under the Yakima Valley AVA.
The Yakama Nation Reservation lies south and west of the city, covering about 1.3 million acres. The Yakama Nation Cultural Center in Toppenish houses the tribe's museum and library. The Central Washington State Fair, held each September at State Fair Park, draws attendance from across the region.
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Yakima sits in the Yakima Valley of central Washington, east of the Cascade Range and in the rain shadow that makes the region dramatically drier than the western side of the state. The population is approximately 95,000, and the city is the seat of Yakima County. Irrigated agriculture drives the regional economy, with Washington producing roughly 75 percent of the hops grown in the United States, the majority of which come from the Yakima Valley.
The valley is also one of the largest apple-producing areas in the country, supplying fruit to domestic and export markets year-round through controlled-atmosphere storage. Cherries, pears, and wine grapes fill out the orchard and vineyard inventory. Tree Top, the apple juice cooperative, is based in Selah just north of Yakima, and numerous regional wineries operate under the Yakima Valley AVA.
The Yakama Nation Reservation lies south and west of the city, covering about 1.3 million acres. The Yakama Nation Cultural Center in Toppenish houses the tribe's museum and library. The Central Washington State Fair, held each September at State Fair Park, draws attendance from across the region.
Escort websites with Yakima availability are evaluated and indexed on Escortservice.com. The directory is a listing service and nothing more. It does not facilitate meetings or verify any party. The site is restricted to users aged 21 and over.
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