Economy Originally, Ferndale's economy was based on timber, and shortly after, agriculture of the surrounding land. Dairy processing was a significant employer for the town, and the old Carnation dairy plant has since been converted to offices. The construction of the Ferndale Refinery west of town in the 1950s caused a population boom in the town. The Cherry Point Refinery was constructed to the northwest in the 1970s. A shoe manufacturing plant for Brooks Sports, capable of producing 500,000 pairs of shoes annually, resides in the city. On April 22, 2020, Alcoa announced plans to close the Intalco aluminum smelter, located five miles away, laying off 700 workers. The city also serves as a bedroom community for Bellingham.
Economy Originally Ferndale's economy was based on timber and shortly after agriculture of the surrounding land Dairy processing was a significant employer for the town and the old Carnation dairy plant has since been converted to offices The construction of the Ferndale Refinery west of town in the 1950s caused a population boom in the town The Cherry Point Refinery was constructed to the northwest in the 1970s A shoe manufacturing plant for Brooks Sports capable of producing 500000 pairs of shoes annually resides in the city On April 22 2020 Alcoa announced plans to close the Intalco aluminum smelter located five miles away laying off 700 workers The city also serves as a bedroom community for Bellingham