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

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are investing in grants and technical assistance programs that bolster resilient local food systems. Earlier this year, Washington State Legislature approved $8 million in new ongoing state funding to continue WSDA’s successful Local Food System Infrastructure Grant. 
The WSDA is offering $4 million in Farm to School Purchasing Grants in the 2023-2025 biennium to increase the purchase, use, and promotion of foods that are grown, raised, caught, or foraged in Washington by child nutrition programs, including schools, childcare, and early learning services. 
Up to $10,000 per year is available to Washington farmers. 

Hearings and Events

September 2023


There are no events scheduled for this month.

October 2023


ANUGA - Cologne, Germany – Few Spaces Remaining

ANUGA - Cologne, Germany – Few Spaces Remaining

  October 7, 2023 - October 11, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Cologne, Germany
Website: http://www.seoulfoodnhotel.co.kr/main/main.php
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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ASEAN Seafood Outbound Mission*

ASEAN Seafood Outbound Mission*

  October 15, 2023 - October 21, 2023

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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Washington Pavilion at The Global Produce & Floral Show - Anaheim, CA

Washington Pavilion at The Global Produce & Floral Show - Anaheim, CA

  October 19, 2023 - October 21, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Anaheim, CA
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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November 2023


There are no events scheduled for this month.

December 2023


Mexico Mega Mission*

Mexico Mega Mission*

  December 4, 2023 - December 8, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Mexico City and Monterrey
Website: http://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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January 2024


There are no events scheduled for this month.

February 2024


There are no events scheduled for this month.