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Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Phone: (360) 902-1800

Washington State Department of Agriculture

WHAT DO YOU NEED TODAY?
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 Washington agricultural products, and ensuring regulations are observed.  
 
We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

Latest News

VIETNAM, WASHINGTON STATE SIGN AGREEMENT ON AG DEVELOPMENT, TRADE

WSDA Director Derek Sandison signed an agreement with Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Hoang Trung on Monday, April 8 in Vietnam. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marks an agreement between Vietnam and WSDA to work together to strengthen agricultural development and the promotion of agricultural trade.

WSDA NOW ACCEPTING CONCEPT PROPOSALS FOR THE FOOD ASSISTANCE RESILIENCY GRANTS PROGRAM

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance program is now accepting applications for the fourth round of Resiliency Grants.

STATE BEGINS ANNUAL TREATMENTS TO ERADICATE INVASIVE BEETLE

Annual Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) treatments begin today, April 1, in south central Washington. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is conducting Japanese beetle treatments in Grandview, Sunnyside, Mabton, Prosser, Wapato and Pasco as part of a multiyear eradication effort.

Latest blogs

GENA REICH CELEBRATES 40 YEARS AT THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (WSDA)

Gena Reich recently celebrated her 40th work anniversary at WSDA. She is our Food Safety & Consumer Services Policy and Performance Administrator and we are so grateful to have her in our department. Read the blog post to learn about her incredible career!

WSDA VETERINARIAN HELPS TRAIN FUTURE VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

It's an annual tradition that WSDA field veterinarian Dr. Minden (Mindy) Buswell wouldn’t miss: speaking to students in the Yakima Valley Community College Veterinary Technology Program.

THINKING OF BUYING CHICKS AND BUNNIES FOR EASTER? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER

As Easter approaches, you may be tempted to add fluffy chicks and adorable bunnies to your family. Let's explore what you should keep in mind before purchasing chicks and bunnies for Easter. 

Hearings and Events

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April 2024

Seafood Expo Global*

Seafood Expo Global*

  April 23, 2024 - April 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Spain
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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WSDA and SBA Webinar: Are you Ready to Export? Meet your Washington State Department of Agriculture

WSDA and SBA Webinar: Are you Ready to Export? Meet your Washington State Department of Agriculture

  April 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Julie Johnson     360-790-1060
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May 2024

There are no events scheduled for this month.

June 2024

China Specialty Beverage Outbound Mission to Shanghai, Dalian, and Chengdu*

China Specialty Beverage Outbound Mission to Shanghai, Dalian, and Chengdu*

  June 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: China
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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South American Shellfish Inbound Mission to WA*

South American Shellfish Inbound Mission to WA*

  June 24, 2024 - June 27, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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Vietnam and Thailand Outbound Mission*

Vietnam and Thailand Outbound Mission*

  June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Vietnam and Thailand
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     360-727-8302
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Vietnam and Thailand Product Demonstration and Promotion*

Vietnam and Thailand Product Demonstration and Promotion*

  June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Vietnam and Thailand
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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Korea New to Market Menu Demonstration/Promotion*

Korea New to Market Menu Demonstration/Promotion*

  June 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: South Korea
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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July 2024

There are no events scheduled for this month.

August 2024

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2024

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2024

  August 19, 2024 - August 23, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Julie Johnson     360-790-1060
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September 2024

Food Ingredients Asia Trade Show*

Food Ingredients Asia Trade Show*

  September 4, 2024 - September 6, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: SE Asia
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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Taiwan Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to Taipei, Taichung & Kaohsiung*

Taiwan Organic & Functional Food Outbound Trade Mission to Taipei, Taichung & Kaohsiung*

  September 9, 2024 - September 13, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Taiwan
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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Korea Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Mission*

Korea Consumer Oriented Dairy Inbound Mission*

  September 23, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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We want to hear from you!

WSDA is one of the seven state agencies engaged in implementation of environmental justice through coverage under Chapter 70A.02 RCW. 

One of the goals for our agency is to identify ways to enhance meaningful engagment with people and communities impacted by the diverse agricultural work we do across the state. 

In this spirit, we invite you to provide comments and input to our diverse and varied portfolio of existing and new agency activities and programs.