Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a ...

Some products, such as nuts, eggs, alcoholic beverages, lotions and cosmetics, have specific regulations that govern how they're handled, who can sell them, where their sold and a host of other ...

Washington State's 21 agricultural commodity commissions are engaged primarily in marketing and/or research related to a specific commodity. They are funded by producer assessments and vary in size ...

If you process, manufacture, store or handle any food or dairy products for wholesale distribution, or if you custom slaughter or custom cut meat, you need to contact the Washington State Department ...

Get information about avian influenza, poultry import requirements, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, where to report sick birds, and rules about exhibiting birds. Report missing or stolen ...

Review what to expect for testing sessions and how to prepare for them. Reciprocal licensing allows those with a pesticide license from some other states to become licensed without having to take ...

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The Food Safety Program issues special temporary permits to agricultural producers for slaughtering one thousand and fewer poultry for sale to the consumer from the producer's farm. You may apply for ...

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 ...

Farm to Food Pantry (F2FP) is a state legislative initiative that started in 2014. The initiative was inspired by small farmers across Washington after a series of roundtables hosted by WSDA Food ...

Welcome Food Providers! This page is intended for interested parties and current WSDA Food Assistance Lead Agencies and Sub Agencies alike. Select your program for more information related to your ...

If you are looking for grant funding to build markets, do research, or improve agricultural practices, see the resources listed below. We administer two USDA-funded grant programs and offer links to ...