The Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms is a flagship resource from the Regional Markets Program. This handbook provides guidance for farms and food businesses looking to start, expand, or ...

For more information please call Laura Butler (360) 810-0320 or email at lbutler@agr.wa.gov. Purpose To create a community-based approach to provide assistance with nonlethal management methods to ...

WSDA will look for over 130 pests OLYMPIA – Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program’s ...

Timeline of key events The first known outbreak of influenza A is believed to have occurred in Italy in 1878, with the disease later identified in several countries, including the United States, ...

1. Create a safe and comfortable brooder When you first bring your chicks home, they'll need a safe, warm, and cozy environment. A brooder — a controlled space for young chicks — is essential for ...

Climate Resilience Plan for Washington AgricultureClimate change creates new challenges for Washington agriculture, including extreme weather, wildfires, flooding, increased pest pressure, worker ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with ...

WSDA Media contact: Amber Betts 360-628-3477 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are warning pet owners about the risks of ...

Eligible Organizations Eligible organizations include: industry associations producer groups commodity commissions non-profit organizations for-profit organizations local, state, and federal ...

Washington state agriculture is a cornerstone of the local and national economy, boasting a production value of over $12.8 billion. Over $20 billion in food and agricultural exports, including ...

El propósito del programa de Subvenciones para proyectos de infraestructura de sistemas alimentarios locales (Local Food Systems Infrastructure, LFSI) es desarrollar la infraestructura de las cadenas ...

A new opportunity is available through the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center's Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs theme team. Washington food and farm businesses can ...