Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560

Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560

Federal agencies confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) in several dairy herds across the United States. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle, USDA announced a Federal Order requiring mandatory testing prior to the interstate movement of …

Natural Resources Building P.O. Box 42560 1111 Washington ST SE Olympia, WA 98504-2560

Megan Finkenbinder, Executive Assistant to the Director. Megan joined WSDA in 2014. She's responsible for managing and coordinating the director's schedule and activities. Before joining WSDA, Megan spent seven years with the State Conservation Commission, finishing up her career there as a special projects and program manager.

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are highly invasive pests of more than 300 plants, including roses, grapes, and hops.The adults feed on leaves, buds, flowers, and fruit of plants. Their larvae are found in soil. They can be moved in field or yard waste, purchased plants, infested turf/sod, gardening soil, and more.

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 Washington State Legislature recently passed Substitute House Bill 1500 which amended RCW 69.22 Cottage Food Operations. These changes are effective as of July 23rd, 2023. These changes include: The gross sales cap of Cottage Food products was raised from $25,000 to $35,000 per year

Each year WSDA deploys over 1,500 traps to monitor for Japanese beetle. The program traps around nurseries and farms throughout the state. However, most traps are placed at potential pathways, like airports, railways, or transfer stations.

The goal of TEFAP is to provide emergency food providers throughout the state with the necessary framework to keep food assistance distributions flexible and responsive to lower-income Washingtonian's needs, while equitably distributing food …