The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest includes parts of Oregon, a portion British Columbia, Washington and some of Alaska. This area is very mountainous and it is parallel to the coast. Some of the mountains in this region are Siskiyou Mountains, the Olympic Mountains, Cascade Ranges and some other mountain ranges in Canada.
In the Pacific Northwest, there are three effects on the weather: the location east of the ocean, the location of the zone of onshore westerly winds, and the barriers located along the coast. The temperatures and precipitation varies widely through different areas of this region.
Organic farming has become more and more significant contributor to agriculture. These farmers grow fresh vegetables and fruits, many of them supply their crops for markets and grocery stores. Many others would sell their crops in farmers markets. The farmer’s markets offer social occasions as gathering places for locals and providing organic food for individuals.
The economy of the Pacific Northwest is very strong and diverse. In the last 60 years, this area is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. The population of this area almost always exceeds the population average of other areas. Seattle, similar to New York City, is known for the traffic and crowding. In hopes of reducing the traffic jams, Seattle has implemented a new transit system.
In the Pacific Northwest, there are three effects on the weather: the location east of the ocean, the location of the zone of onshore westerly winds, and the barriers located along the coast. The temperatures and precipitation varies widely through different areas of this region.
Organic farming has become more and more significant contributor to agriculture. These farmers grow fresh vegetables and fruits, many of them supply their crops for markets and grocery stores. Many others would sell their crops in farmers markets. The farmer’s markets offer social occasions as gathering places for locals and providing organic food for individuals.
The economy of the Pacific Northwest is very strong and diverse. In the last 60 years, this area is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. The population of this area almost always exceeds the population average of other areas. Seattle, similar to New York City, is known for the traffic and crowding. In hopes of reducing the traffic jams, Seattle has implemented a new transit system.