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Updated 6/13/07 Commodity Commissions & Ag Fairs For more information, e-mail us or call (360) 902-1806 Commodity CommissionsWashington's 25 commodity commissions are industry-funded state agencies that promote and fund crop research and/or the marketing of crops. WSDA's Commodity Commission program manages the Director of Agriculture's duties related to the state's commodity commissions. Agricultural FairsWashington's agricultural fairs provide educational opportunities for youth and promote agriculture and the welfare of rural Washington. WSDA's Agricultural Fairs program provides about $2 million in financial assistance to these fairs each year. |