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By Randy Rice West Washington County Directory Farmington has become one of the fastest growing cities in Washington County, and it shows no signs of slowing down. e city has been actively working on several renovations and upgrades on local parks, schools, and with the increase in residents, there are more housing projects being developed. Early settlements in Farmington date back to the 1820's with William H Engle, who operated Engles Mill at the time. Engle is also responsible for the current city name. He thought the local area was ideal for farming and raising families, and through that, the name 'Farmington' was born. e town has been involved in crop production of strawberries and grapes, as well as home to the Stark Brothers Nursery, which was one of the oldest and largest nurseries in the United States. Farmington is known throughout the business community as a very business- friendly town. ere are over 400 business licenses within the city of Farmington, which speaks for itself! And new businesses keep coming every year. rough the visionary efforts of Larry and Diane Bowden, Farmington Village was brought to life, giving Farmington its own touch of Old World European Charm. Heading towards a bright future Plus, there are more and more of the kind of new businesses a growing community wants to attract, too. Businesses like ARcare providing access to board- certified family care providers, as well as the latest in medical technology, including virtual health, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with home delivery options. Businesses like the Farmers Coop where customers can find parts, feed, fertilizer and seed as well as garden plants and fresh produce or use their agronomy department for recommendations concerning many aspects of crop production ranging from chemical choices to seed selection. Farmington is home to businesses like a physical therapist, Farmington: 2021 West Washington County Directory | 5