The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is inviting farmers and industry partners in Whitman County to share ...

The Washington State Department of Ecology has been studying groundwater in the Sumas-Blaine Aquifer (in Whatcom County) since 1997. The Department of Ecology has identified this aquifer as one of the ...

During routine testing of public water supply systems by the Washington State Department of Health, both the herbicide DCPA and increased nitrate were found in municipal wells in Quincy, Washington.

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in ...

As winter progresses, flooding comes with the rise and fall of temperatures, and all the other unknowns of the weather, we want to remind farmers and gleaners to be vigilant about produce safety and ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more information, email Nursery@agr.wa.gov or call (360) 902-1874. WSDA Plant Services assists nurseries and other plant-related businesses with licensing ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Our diverse roles include providing fee-based services to the agriculture community, promoting ...

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 ...