OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has completed its annual invasive pest survey season and will begin removing northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) traps this month.

As the weather turns colder and the leaves start to turn, apple season is starting in earnest. Washington’s iconic apples are loved not only in Washington and across the country but around the world.

Only submit renewal forms for licenses that qualify. Check your license status using WSDA's license search tool. For renewals submitted through the mail, make checks payable to "Washington State ...

Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant. Washington’s farms feed the world and sustain our communities. The Climate Smart Farm ...

Did you receive seeds from another country that you did not order, or receive seeds from an online retailer thinking the seeds were from the United States, only to learn when the package arrived in ...

Soil health describes how well soils support plants, animals, and humans. The term also recognizes the living nature of soils and the importance of soil microorganisms. Healthy soil provides wildlife ...

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 ...

The Director's Office is responsible for the overall operation of the agency and develops and analyzes policies relative to issues that involve or affect agricultural stakeholders or agency programs.

A medium apple (tennis-ball size) is an excellent source of fiber. One medium apple with the skin on provides 5 grams of fiber. Fiber and pectin help reduce cholesterol, aid in digestion, and may help ...

Many businesses and individuals must have the proper license, permit or certificate to operate or conduct specific activities. Whether you’re in the business of food processing, plant sales, pesticide ...

A Cottage Food Permit allows a resident of Washington state to make food that is not potentially hazardous such as baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, dry spice blends, or ...

Washington has a fantastic bounty of foods that are a great fit for school meals and institutional food service. Here you can find general information, activities, promotion and education materials, ...