Washington State Department of Agriculture

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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 Releases

WSDA reports the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Yakima County horse this year. 
Grants are designed to expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in Washington’s regional food supply chain.
 
Concept proposals due October 15, 2025 for projects ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.

Latest Blog Posts

As migratory birds return to Washington this fall, the risk of bird flu increases, and bird owners are encouraged to take preventive steps to protect their flocks.

New World Screwworm is resurging in Latin America and Mexico, threatening animals and humans in the southern U.S.  Watch for non-healing wounds, foul odor, or maggots—report cases to a vet immediately.

This summer, USPS has been delivering live honey bees to WSDA’s Plant Protection and Molecular Diagnostic Lab (PPMDL). Live honey bees from 19 western states and territories are arriving daily at the lab — even on the weekends.

Hearings and Events

September 2025


There are no events scheduled for this month.

October 2025


Middle East Seafood Outbound Trade Mission*

Middle East Seafood Outbound Trade Mission*

  October 14, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Middle East
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber and Elisa Daun     206-471-8688
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November 2025


Indonesia and Thailand Outbound Trade Mission and Product Demonstration*

Indonesia and Thailand Outbound Trade Mission and Product Demonstration*

  November 16, 2025 - November 22, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Indonesia and Thailand
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-727-8302
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Taiwan Consumer Oriented Outbound Mission to Taipei & Kaohsiung*

Taiwan Consumer Oriented Outbound Mission to Taipei & Kaohsiung*

  November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025

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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December 2025


Mexico City & Monterrey Outbound*

Mexico City & Monterrey Outbound*

  December 1, 2025 - December 6, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Mexico City & Monterrey
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Zachary Garza     509-731-0197
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January 2026


There are no events scheduled for this month.

February 2026


There are no events scheduled for this month.

Agricultural Competitiveness Study

Click below to learn more about the Washington State Agricultural Competitiveness and Business Viability Study.