Washington State Department of Agriculture
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.
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A reminder to get your horses vaccinated for the highly contagious Equine Herpes Virus. An outbreak was recently detected in Spokane County. Practice biosecurity!
Hearings and Events
February 2024
Climate Resilience Producer Survey
February 2, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Time: 12:35 PM - 12:59 PM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73FSTHP
Contact:
Dani Gelardi
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Intro to the Washington Bee Atlas for Potential Volunteers
February 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects/apiary-pollinators/pollinator-health/bee-atlas/volunteers
Contact:
Karen Wright
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March 2024
ANTAD Trade Show*
March 12, 2024 - March 14, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Mexico
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact:
Zachary Garza
509-731-0197
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Making Soils Data Actionable Webinar Series - Chemical
March 13, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/making-soils-data-actionable-webinar/
Contact:
Dani Gelardi
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WSDA & SBDC Specialty Beverage Trade Mission to South Korea for Wineries, Cideries, Breweries and Distilleries
March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: South Korea
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact:
Julie Johnson
360-790-1060
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Making Soils Data Actionable Webinar Series - Biological
March 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/making-soils-data-actionable-webinar/
Contact:
Dani Gelardi
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2024 Washington State – China Product Showcase & Media Tasting Event in Beijing and Shanghai*
March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: China - Beijing & Shanghai
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact:
Elisa Daun
206-471-8688
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April 2024
Making Soils Data Actionable Webinar Series - Soil Health Report Generator
April 3, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/making-soils-data-actionable-webinar/
Contact:
Dani Gelardi
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WSDA and SBA Webinar: Are you Ready to Export? Meet your Washington State Department of Agriculture
April 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact:
Julie Johnson
360-790-1060
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May 2024
There are no events scheduled for this month.
June 2024
China Specialty Beverage Outbound Mission to Shanghai, Dalian, and Chengdu*
June 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024
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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South American Shellfish Inbound Mission to WA*
June 24, 2024 - June 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website:
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact:
Zachary Garza
509-731-0197
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July 2024
There are no events scheduled for this month.
We want to hear from you!
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.
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