Movement of reindeer out of the North Pole is one of the biggest risks, but there are some small steps that Santa can take to ...

Winter in Washington state brings challenges for farmers and livestock; Follow these tips to ensure animals stay healthy and ...

Washington Bee Atlas volunteer and WSDA Communications Consultant Karla Salp shares adventures she had and lessons she ...

Find out about the essential components of a nutrient management plan for dairy operations to ensure compliance and promote responsible on-farm nutrient use. Learn key considerations for developing an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...