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P.O. Box 42560
1111 Washington ST SE
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Phone: (360) 902-1800

Washington State Department of Agriculture

WHAT DO YOU NEED TODAY?
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 Washington agricultural products, and ensuring regulations are observed.  
 
We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

Latest News Releases

FARM APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SECOND YEAR OF COMPOST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

WSDA is launching its second year of the Compost Reimbursement Program to continue to encourage on-farm compost use.

TRI-CITIES RESIDENTS ASKED TO REPORT JAPANESE BEETLE SIGHTINGS

WSDA is asking Pasco and surrounding area residents to report suspected Japanese beetle sightings. WSDA found five beetles last year in Pasco, but 38 beetles have already been caught in the area this summer.

WSDA AWARDS $1.5 MILLION IN GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN WASHINGTON STATE’S LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM

WSDA has awarded $1.5 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food distributors and meat processors.

Latest Blog Posts

HOW LOCAL FARMS ARE TRANSFORMING SCHOOL MEALS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE

This school year, when Washington students bite into crisp apples and crunch carrots served at their school cafeteria, there's a good chance it was grown just a few miles away by local farmers.

JULY IS HERE AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS: NORTHERN GIANT HORNET TRAPPING TIME!

July signals the strat of the hornet trapping season, but we still need the public's help to look for and report suspected hornet sightings. 

COULD AN INTRODUCED BUMBLE BEE THREATEN WASHINGTON’S NATIVE BUMBLES?

WSDA is collaborating with other researchs to try to determine the impact of an introduced bumble bee species in Canada and Washington State. 

Hearings and Events

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August 2024

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2024

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2024

  August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Julie Johnson     360-790-1060
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Focus on Food systems listening session

Focus on Food systems listening session

  August 21, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/focus-on-food
Contact: Katie Rains    
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September 2024

Food Ingredients Asia Trade Show*

Food Ingredients Asia Trade Show*

  September 4, 2024 - September 6, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: SE Asia
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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Taiwan Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to Taipei, Taichung & Kaohsiung*

Taiwan Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to Taipei, Taichung & Kaohsiung*

  September 9, 2024 - September 13, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Taiwan
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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Korea Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Mission*

Korea Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Mission*

  September 23, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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October 2024

Canada Consumer-Oriented Outbound to Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal*

Canada Consumer-Oriented Outbound to Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal*

  October 7, 2024 - October 14, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Canada
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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Korea Outbound Trade Mission*

Korea Outbound Trade Mission*

  October 16, 2024 - October 18, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Korea
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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SIAL Paris Trade Show*

SIAL Paris Trade Show*

  October 19, 2024 - October 23, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Paris
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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November 2024

There are no events scheduled for this month.

December 2024

Mexico City & Monterrey Outbound Mission*

Mexico City & Monterrey Outbound Mission*

  December 2, 2024 - December 6, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Mexico City & Monterrey
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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January 2025

There are no events scheduled for this month.

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Agricultural Competitiveness Study

Click below to learn more about the Washington State Agricultural Competitiveness and Business Viability Study.
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We want to hear from you!

WSDA is one of the seven state agencies engaged in implementation of environmental justice through coverage under Chapter 70A.02 RCW. 

One of the goals for our agency is to identify ways to enhance meaningful engagment with people and communities impacted by the diverse agricultural work we do across the state. 

In this spirit, we invite you to provide comments and input to our diverse and varied portfolio of existing and new agency activities and programs.