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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

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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

State begins annual survey for invasive pests

Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species.

Report highlights voices of food assistance clients in rural Washington

Photovoice study reveals insights into client needs, nutrition concerns and the role of fresh produce in food assistance programs.
 

WSDA Farm to School Purchasing Grant applications open

The grant provides funds for schools and early learning services to source and prepare high quality, nutritious, culturally relevant foods for their meal programs. 

Latest Blog Posts

We Feed Washington: A story of community impact

Since July 2021, We Feed Washington has invested over $125 million to strengthen hunger relief and local food systems.

A day in the life: WSDA Fruit & Vegetable Commodity Inspector

Thanks to WSDA inspectors, millions of pounds of cherries are harvested, packed, and shipped from our state to destinations around the world.

Protect Your Horses: Don’t skip the West Nile Virus vaccine

Warmer weather brings with it mosquitoes—and that means it’s time to get serious about protecting your horses from West Nile virus (WNV).

Hearings and Events

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July 2025

There are no events scheduled for this month.

August 2025

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2025

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2025

  August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025

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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China Pet Food Outbound Mission to Shanghai & Xi’An*

China Pet Food Outbound Mission to Shanghai & Xi’An*

  August 17, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: China
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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September 2025

Taiwan Inbound Mission to IBIE Show in Las Vegas NV*

Taiwan Inbound Mission to IBIE Show in Las Vegas NV*

  September 13, 2025 - September 17, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Nevada
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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October 2025

There are no events scheduled for this month.

November 2025

Taiwan Consumer Oriented Outbound Mission to Taipei & Kaohsiung*

Taiwan Consumer Oriented Outbound Mission to Taipei & Kaohsiung*

  November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025

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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December 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.