Where farms become festive wonderlands—seasonal events, holiday magic, and more!

Published 9:30 am Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Daily Herald’s Best Of Snohomish County 2024 results are in!

It’s time to celebrate the absolute best of the best, chosen by the community! From local favorites to hidden gems, here are your top picks for the ‘Best Farms’:

First Place: Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish

The Krause Family Tradition. Swans Trail Farms has been owned and operated by the Krause family since 1984. Ben and Carol originally purchased the Staswick Dairy Farm from Sid Staswick with the intent to continue dairy farming indefinitely. They renamed it Swans Trail Farms after the area the farm is situated in.

In 1995, the Krauses added a pumpkin patch to “The Farm” and invited families to come out for pumpkins, corn, a wagon ride, and to play in the hay maze. Two years later, in 1997, the Krause family was named Snohomish County Dairy Family of the year.

Second Place: Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish

Third Place: Stocker Farms in Snohomish

But the excitement doesn’t stop here! Dive into the full list of winners and see all the amazing businesses that made the cut. Who knows? You might discover your next favorite.