About WSDA

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is headquartered in Olympia, with employees in every county in the state. Our staff carries out a broad spectrum of activities that support the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture serves the people of Washington by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.

Our Major Goals:

• Protect and reduce the risk to public health by assuring the safety of the state's food supply.

• Ensure the safe and legal distribution, use, and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers in Washington State.

• Protect Washington State's natural resources, agriculture industry, and the public from selected plant and animal pests and diseases.

• Facilitate the movement of Washington agricultural products in domestic and international markets.