Since May 2022, Washington has detected bird flu in 51 backyard and two commercial flocks in 19 counties. When it didn’t hit us during the spring bird migration season of 2024, we were hopeful that it ...

Winter in Washington state is a season of diverse challenges for farmers and their livestock. Freezing temperatures in vary by region; Eastern Washington often faces harsher and more frequent freezes, ...

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph received clearance from the State Veterinarian to fly into Washington state. Santa always takes the time to check ...

Some products, such as nuts, eggs, alcoholic beverages, lotions and cosmetics, have specific regulations that govern how they're handled, who can sell them, where their sold and a host of other ...

Washington State's 21 agricultural commodity commissions are engaged primarily in marketing and/or research related to a specific commodity. They are funded by producer assessments and vary in size ...

Get information about avian influenza, poultry import requirements, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, where to report sick birds, and rules about exhibiting birds. Report missing or stolen ...

Review what to expect for testing sessions and how to prepare for them. Reciprocal licensing allows those with a pesticide license from some other states to become licensed without having to take ...

If you process, manufacture, store or handle any food or dairy products for wholesale distribution, or if you custom slaughter or custom cut meat, you need to contact the Washington State Department ...

Farm to Food Pantry (F2FP) is a state legislative initiative that started in 2014. The initiative was inspired by small farmers across Washington after a series of roundtables hosted by WSDA Food ...

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The packaging material must protect the product from contamination and must NOT impart any toxic or deleterious substance to the processed food product. The following common food allergens may prompt ...