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About the Deputy Director

Robert W. Gore, Deputy Director

Bob Gore has served as Deputy Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture since June 1, 2006. Previously, he led the largest division at WSDA, the Commodity Inspection Division, since 1996. He began his career at WSDA as a grain sampler.

As the leader of the Commodity Inspection Division, Bob increased the use of technology to report real-time inspection results and quality data electronically to customers of fruit, vegetable, grain and seed inspections.

Due to his special expertise in grains, Bob has participated in furthering the grain industry’s accomplishments. He has represented WSDA on the Washington Wheat Commission, Washington Barley Commission, and the Washington Dry Pea & Lentil Commission. Bob is past president of the American Association of Grain Inspection and Weighing Agencies.

As Deputy Director, Bob oversees WSDA's six divisions, which carry out activities related to:

  • Agricultural commodity inspection
  • Pesticides, animal feeds and fertilizers
  • Food safety and consumer services
  • Protection against plant pests and diseases
  • Animal health and other livestock services
  • Administrative Services

Bob is responsible for ensuring WSDA programs work together to enhance the position of agriculture as the leading industry in Washington.  He acts as the agency's chief administrative officer and also leads WSDA efforts to implement Governor Gregoire’s initiative on Government Management Accountability and Performance (GMAP).


Robert W. Gore
(360) 902-1810, bgore@agr.wa.gov


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