Category: Agriculture
The Whatcom Council of Governments (WCOG) provides a variety of services and administers programs that contribute to the outstanding quality of life which the more than 200,000 residents of Whatcom County have come to expect.
Sumas is a small farming town located on the Canadian border, with a 24-hour border crossing into Abbotsford, BC. Sumas’ growing economy has a strong industrial and agricultural base, backed by a thriving international railroad and trucking center.
The City of Everson is home to about 2,500 residents. The City is surrounded by rich agricultural soils, snow covered peaks, and is located about 30 minutes northeast of Bellingham and 10 minutes south of the Canadian border.
City of Lynden is the second largest city in Whatcom County. Located five minutes from the US-Canadian border and 60 minutes away from Vancouver, British Columbia, Lynden is an excellent city to locate your business.
Known for its rich farmland and raspberry production, Lynden also holds the annual Raspberry Festival, drawing in over 25,000 tourists each year.
