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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vigilance, biosecurity urged to prevent spread of disease OLYMPIA – Over the weekend, the equine community in Spokane County was met with unfortunate news as two horses succumbed to the ...

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 ...

OLYMPIA – With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State Veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to be vigilant to keep their animals safe and ...

Unidentified Canine Illness Sparks Nationwide Concern - No Cases Reported in Washington state With recent reports of an unidentified canine illness increasing across the nation, the Washington State ...