Washington State Department of Agriculture

Live yellow-legged hornet intercepted at Port of Vancouver

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.
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State proposes springtime eradications to protect communities from invasive pests

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is proposing eradication projects for the spring of 2026 to eradicate spongy moth and Japanese beetle. The eradication ...
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West Nile virus detected in Yakima County horse

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Yakima County horse this year. On September 11, the Washington Animal Disease ...
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Cottage Food Operation

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 ...
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Licenses, Permits, and Certificates

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 ...
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Business and Marketing Support

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 ...
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Climate Resilience Plan for Washington Agriculture

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

New license applications cannot be used to renew an existing license. Please contact us at foodsafety@agr.wa.gov for renewal instructions. Many businesses and individuals must have the proper license, ...
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Washington cats confirmed with HPAI as investigation into contaminated pet food continues

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with ...
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WSDA confirms HPAI in Grant County

OLYMPIA – October 10, 2025 – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirms Grant County’s first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1), commonly known as bird ...
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State eradicates first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021, asks public to continue reporting

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) eradicated the first Asian giant hornet nest of the year on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The nest was located in the base of a dead alder tree in ...