WSDA News 2008

Dec. 16	No gypsy moth eradication treatments in Washington in 2009
Dec. 8	WSDA Farm-to-School workshop will improve kids' access to healthy Washington foods
Dec. 4	Cattle at Puyallup Fair affected by Malignant Catarrhal Fever
Dec. 2	21 gypsy moths caught in Washington last summer
Oct. 13	Agriculture Department issues fines for pesticide violations--3rd quarter totals
Oct. 8	Farm business information produced in Spanish for Washington's Latino farmers
Oct. 6	Washington's 2007 agricultural value breaks record for third straight year
Oct. 5	Gov. Gregoire kicks off statewide food drive
Oct. 2	Federal grants will help promote Washington farm products, improve farm practices
Sept. 30	Fall dairy inspection seek to prevent winter manure spills
Sept. 26	Technology improves WSDA inspection process to serve grain and produce shippers
Aug. 21	Sign up by Sept. 2 for free pesticide disposal at Ellensburg, Okanogan and Orondo
Aug. 21	Sign up by Aug. 26 for free pesticide disposal at Spokane and Prosser
Aug. 18	WSDA ensures consumers get their fair share on firewood purchases
Aug. 11	WSDA warns about contaminated raw milk from Shaw Island
Aug. 7	Sign up by Aug. 14 for free pesticide disposal at Mount Vernon
Aug. 1	West Nile virus found in Moses Lake and Toppenish area horses--first cases in 2008
July 30	Media Advisory: Olympia Farmers Market, WSDA encourage additional donations to flooded farmers
July 28	Sign up by Aug. 5 for free pesticide disposal at Chimacum and Puyallup
July 24	Annual hunt for gypsy moths under way! 5,500 traps placed in King County
July 23	Gov. Gregoire proclaims Aug. 3-9 as Washington Farmers Week
July 21	Agriculture Department issues fines for pesticide violations
June 25	Agriculture panel explores climate change impacts and opportunities for farmers
May 30	WSDA begins Spartina treatments for 2008 season
May 28	Food safety audits of fruit and vegetable growers expanding rapidly
May 20	WSDA grants promote farmers markets, local food economy and ag exports
May 12	WSDA Weights & Measures check to verify that fuel station pumps measure up
May 5	State veterinarian urges horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus
April 30	WSDA director reminds farmers to be counted for USDA's Census of Agriculture
April 21	Agriculture Director Loveland to retire
April 17	WSDA warns about contaminated raw milk from Shaw Island
April 16	Federal grants will help promote Washington farm products, improve farm practices
April 10	Agriculture Department issues fines for pesticide and fertilizer violations
March 31	WSDA reports flooded organic farms continue to meet organic standards
March 24	WSDA, Washington State University offer new tool to support farmers markets
March 20	Sign up by March 31 for free pesticide disposal at Wenatchee and Yakima
March 18	Plant a seed for your future with the 2007 Census of Agriculture
March 11	Future of Farming project aimed at keeping agriculture profitable
Feb. 27	Sign up by March 10 for free pesticide disposal at Dayton and Pullman
Feb. 26	Washington's agriculture exports soar 38 percent in 2007
Feb. 21	WSDA seeks proposals to promote agricultural markets, reduce trade barriers
Feb. 14	Sign up by Feb. 27 for free pesticide disposal at Centralia, Elma and Olympia
Feb. 6	FEMA disaster aid registration deadline tomorrow (flood disaster assistance)
Jan. 29	Coconut-flavored frozen dessert recalled after tests find Listeria
Jan. 28	No gypsy moth eradication treatments in Washington in 2008
Jan. 11	Agriculture Department issues fines for pesticide violation cases resolved in 4th quarter

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News 2008

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