About WSDA - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBAbout WSDA. WSDA has been serving agriculture and the public for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we support keeping agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. The nature of our work falls into three primary roles: Our expertise is widely ...
Identification - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBNorthern giant hornets are the world's largest hornet. Usually 1.5 - 2 inches in length. Large orange head with prominent eyes. Black and orange/yellow striped abdomen. Forms large colonies that usually nest in the ground but also nest in tree cavities.
Pesticide License and Recertification | Washington State …
WEBRecertification. All individuals holding a WSDA pesticide or Structural Pest Inspector (SPI) license must complete recertification requirements every five years in order to maintain their license. This may be accomplished by attending WSDA approved recertification courses or by retesting. The type of license you hold determines the extent of ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBThe 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 ...
Departments | Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBNatural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Washington Agriculture - Washington State Department of …
WEBWashington's farms power a diverse agricultural economy, led by the state's apple industry with 70 percent of U.S. production. In conjunction with Washington's top 10 crops, we are also a leading producer of many other crops nationally. See the chart below to see how Washington crops stack up against the rest of the nation in production in 2021.
WEB24REGULATIONS FOR FOOD PROCESSINGCOTTAGE FOOD PERMITIn 2011, the Washington State Legislature passed a Cottage Food Law (RCW 69.22.030) that makes it possible for farmers and food businesses to sell products made in an ins. ected home kitchen instead of in a commercial kitchen. The Cottage Food Permit offers a way for small-scale, home-based ...
Livestock Inspection - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBADT fees are collected for cattle in addition to the livestock inspection fees. One-Way Group (horses only). This is a type of out-of-state movement certificate written for groups of 30 or more horses listed on the same certificate owned by one person. The fee is only $2.20 per head, instead of $3.85 per head on a typical one-way.
Agricultural Land Use - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBWSDA has developed an agricultural land use geodatabase to assess agricultural production in Washington State. The geodatabase can store, query, and manipulate geographic information and spatial data used to identify agriculture land use in the state. WSDA specialists map and inventory crop acreage in Washington on a regular basis.
Avian NPIP - Washington State Department of Agriculture
WEBThe objective of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is to provide a cooperative Industry, State, and Federal program through which new diagnostic technology can be effectively applied to the improvement of poultry and poultry products throughout the country. The provisions of the NPIP, both technical and management, have been developed jointly by industry members and State and ...