There are a couple of differences between here and there. The first is land prices. I think here you've heard $100,000. In my area it's probably closer to $40,000 an acre. I've heard Washington state in some areas is around $5,000, so just the ability to get into it is easier.
You do have Washington State University, which is quite into its horticulture program. You do have the extension, the ability to learn.
The way they're producing, it sounds like they're getting most of their water through us...through the Columbia Basin. Water's a huge issue here. I would imagine it would be somewhat similar in Washington state. However, their production is so much bigger; they must have larger quantities of water available.
They do have the larger Farm Bill, and it's my understanding that there are lots of food stamp programs. So their governments are buying their food as well.