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P.O. Box 42560
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Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Phone: (360) 902-1800

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

State begins annual survey for invasive pests

Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species.

Washington achieves stage 4 status in NMTS program: Dairy herds free of HPAI

Washington State has reached Stage 4 status in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) program, confirming that no cases of bird flu or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been detected in the state’s dairy cattle or milk supply.
 

State begins annual treatments to eradicate invasive beetle

Annual Japanese beetle treatments are underway in South Central Washington. The WSDA is conducting Japanese beetle treatments in Grandview, Sunnyside, Mabton, Prosser, Wapato and Pasco as part of a multiyear eradication effort.

Latest Blog Posts

Of traps and trees: why we look for pests

As the weather warms, the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest Program is finalizing preparations for another trapping season.

Spartina team helps rescue donkey on World Donkey Day

What began as a routine day in the field for the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) Spartina Survey Team turned into a memorable and heartwarming rescue mission.

WSDA and WSU Host Western Region Pesticide Meeting in Vancouver, WA

In May 2025, WSDA and WSU had the honor of cohosting the Western Region Pesticide Meeting in Vancouver, WA, with 70 in-person attendees and 80 virtual participants.

Hearings and Events

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May 2025

WUSATA Deep Dive with Washington State Department of Agriculture

WUSATA Deep Dive with Washington State Department of Agriculture

  May 22, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: In-person Seminar
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Julie Johnson     360-790-1060
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Thaifex Trade Show*

Thaifex Trade Show*

  May 27, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Thailand
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Rebecca Weber     509-735-3666
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WSDA and SBDC Webinar: Are you Ready to Export? Partners in Exporting 2025 Series

WSDA and SBDC Webinar: Are you Ready to Export? Partners in Exporting 2025 Series

  May 28, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Webinar
Website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/international/activities
Contact: Julie Johnson     360-790-1060
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June 2025

There are no events scheduled for this month.

July 2025

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August 2025

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2025

WSDA's in-market representatives annual visit 2025

  August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025

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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China Pet Food Outbound Mission to Shanghai & Xi’An*

China Pet Food Outbound Mission to Shanghai & Xi’An*

  August 17, 2025 - August 25, 2025

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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September 2025

Taiwan Inbound Mission to IBIE Show in Las Vegas NV*

Taiwan Inbound Mission to IBIE Show in Las Vegas NV*

  September 13, 2025 - September 17, 2025

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

There are no events scheduled for this month.

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Agricultural Competitiveness Study

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