Washington state has lost over 3,700 farms since 2017, about two per day. A WSDA report highlights farmers face suicide rates nearly three times the national average due to financial strain, overregulation, rising costs, and market pressures. Lawmakers and health experts are pushing mental health and suicide prevention programs to support agricultural producers and their families.
Report: WA lost more than 3,700 farms in 5 years; lawmaker blames regulations

