Washington State Department of Agriculture

Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant

Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant. Washington’s farms feed the world and sustain our communities. The Climate Smart Farm ...
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Plant Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

The Plant Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics Lab (PPMDL) is a cutting edge diagnostic laboratory that performs molecular, serological, and morphological testing to support the Pest Program’s mission ...
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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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What to know when rescuing a pet in Washington

Rescuing a pet can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do—but it’s not as simple as falling in love with a furry face online. If you’re considering adopting a pet in Washington state, ...
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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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SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Eligible specialty crop plants are cultivated for food, medicinal purposes, or beautification. Processed goods should consist of more than 50% of the specialty crop by weight. A company requests funds ...
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Climate Resilience Plan for Washington Agriculture

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

A Cottage Food Permit allows a resident of Washington state to make food that is not potentially hazardous such as baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, dry spice blends, or ...
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

The Director's Office is responsible for the overall operation of the agency and develops and analyzes policies relative to issues that involve or affect agricultural stakeholders or agency programs.
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Washington State Department of Agriculture

If you have questions on this license record, contact Pesticide Licensing toll free at 877-301-4555 or by email at license@agr.wa.gov. Remember to always request picture ID to confirm identity!