Washington State Department of Agriculture

$3.4 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system

WSDA has awarded $3.4 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants. A total of 82 projects across 31 counties received ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture

New World Screwworm: What every dog owner needs to know

New world screwworm is a parasitic fly. Unlike most flies that lay eggs on dead tissue, this one lays its eggs in open wounds ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture

Biosecurity: Protecting animals, farms, and our food supply

These practices focus on controlling people, animals, equipment, and vehicles that come in contact with livestock. Simple ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture

State proposes springtime eradications to protect communities from invasive pests

Pest Program is proposing eradication projects for the spring of 2026 to eradicate spongy moth and Japanese beetle. The eradication sites were proposed after the program completed analysis of 2025 ...