The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking those in the Vancouver, WA area to be on the lookout after a live yellow-legged hornet was intercepted at the Port of Vancouver.

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 ...

At AgWest Farm Credit recognizes that a lack of start-up funds can be challenging for many new producers. This grant opportunity celebrates the ingenuity and passion of new producers and helps them ...

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 ...

All exotic or wild animals require a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) and an entry permit. Any animals listed on our illegal animals page will only be issued a permit to go to approved ...

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 ...

Climate change creates new challenges for Washington agriculture, including extreme weather, wildfires, flooding, increased pest pressure, worker safety risks, and water supply volatility. However, ...

WSDA helps food and agriculture companies to be more successful. This includes assisting farmers to find direct market opportunities, aiding smaller farmers, and promoting the Washington food and ...

WSDA Food Assistance (FA) serves communities and lower-income families by improving access to safe and nutritious foods. WSDA FA partners with Lead Agencies, local nonprofits or tribal organizations ...

From an estimated statewide high of 9,000 infested acres in 2003, efforts have reduced statewide Spartina detections to less than 6.4 solid acres as of 2025. Click the links below to view past ...