Olympia — Washington State has reached Stage 4 status in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) program, confirming that ...

Wait ‘til tomorrow." Bruce Hutton, a seasoned field veterinarian with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), ...

This year the Livestock Identification Advisory Committee will have several positions open. The committee provides advice to the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) ...

Food waste is a massive issue in the U.S. In fact, up to 38% of all food produced in the country goes uneaten. The impact of this waste extends far beyond individual households: Economic loss: A ...

PASCO – Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments are underway in South Central Washington. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is conducting Japanese beetle treatments ...

Climate change creates new challenges for Washington agriculture, including extreme weather, wildfires, flooding, increased pest pressure, worker safety risks, and water supply volatility. However, ...

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 ...

The Partners, Resources, and Education page provides information to find and contact your regional Conservation District, as well as details to find out more information on cost-share funding with the ...

An investment in Washington's agricultural competitiveness. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recognizes the critical role that profitability, sustainability and responsible land ...

Each year the Compost Reimbursement Program hosts a farmer orientation for potentially participating farms. This brief webinar covers the broadstrokes of the program and provides the opportunity to ...