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Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant

Washington’s farms feed the world and sustain our communities. The Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant supports Washington producers in this important work, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ...
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State begins annual survey for over 130 invasive 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 annual search for invasive species.
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Live yellow-legged hornet intercepted at Port of Vancouver

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is asking the public to be on the lookout in the Vancouver, WA area after a live yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) was ...
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Wanted: Livestock Identification Advisory Committee members

Qualifications for all appointed members require that the candidate be a resident of Washington state and engaged in the phase of the livestock industry they represent. These qualifications must ...
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Spongy moth treatments begin in King, Pierce counties

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) plans to begin treatments to eradicate spongy moth caterpillars starting next week, weather permitting. In total, WSDA will aerially ...
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Protect Your Herd: How to Prevent and Respond to Livestock Theft

High cattle prices, driven by historically low herd numbers, are fueling a significant rise in cattle theft across the U.S. in 2025–2026, often targeting young, unbranded animals. In any case of ...
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$2.7 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $2.7 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small ...
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Starting a Cottage Food Business in Washington State

If you’ve ever thought about selling homemade baked goods, jams, or specialty treats, Washington State’s Cottage Food Program offers a way to legally run a small food business from your home kitchen.
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State begins annual treatments to eradicate invasive beetle

OLYMPIA, WA – Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle are starting this week. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is ...
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WSDA confirms first domestic flock HPAI case in Skagit County

OLYMPIA, WA — March 20th, 2026 — Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a medium-sized flock of backyard chickens in Skagit County.
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Spring Migration and Bird Flu

As spring brings thousands of migratory birds to Washington along the Pacific Flyway, it also raises the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) spreading through the region. Waterfowl such as ducks, geese ...