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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Find out about the essential components of a nutrient management plan for dairy operations to ensure compliance and promote responsible on-farm nutrient use. Learn key considerations for developing an ...

The Partners, Resources, and Education page provides information to find and contact your regional Conservation District, as well as details to find out more information on cost-share funding with the ...

Welcome! This is the procedures manual for Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP). Lead Agencies and their respective Sub Agencies use this manual to help run EFAP in their regions. The policies and ...

Each year the Compost Reimbursement Program hosts a farmer orientation for potentially participating farms. This brief webinar covers the broadstrokes of the program and provides the opportunity to ...

Awarded Local Food System Infrastructure Grants Return to Infrastructure Grant Funded LFSI Grants Lists ...

The Washington State Legislature appropriated $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 to the Washington State Department of Agriculture to administer a grant program for vegetable farmers to reimburse qualifying ...

For more information, email [email protected] or call (360) 902-1874. WSDA Plant Services Environmental Specialists perform nursery and plant seller/installer inspections to ensure compliance with ...

For more information, email [email protected] or call (360) 902-1874. WSDA Plant Services assists nurseries and other plant-related businesses with licensing ...