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Washington confirms first detection of avian influenza in dairy cattle

The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in two Yakima County dairy farms in Washington state by the ...
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Local foods take center stage on cafeteria trays this Taste Washington Day

Stop by a school cafeteria on October 7th and you are likely to find trays full of Washington fruit and veggies alongside local meat, seafood, grains, dairy, and more. On this day, schools and farms ...
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WSDA now accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant proposals for 2027

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will start accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2027 funding year beginning October 2, 2026. Applicants should visit ...
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$2.7 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $2.7 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small ...
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Bird flu infects commercial flock in Franklin County

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2024 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry operation. The highly contagious virus spreads rapidly in ...
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Brand Information and Brand Book

The first step in recording a brand is to create three designs that are simple and will be easy to read when applied to livestock. Next you will draw your choices on the brand application, in order of ...
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The Certification & Training (C&T) Rule Changes Changes are coming that will affect your pesticide license. Learn how to meet the new Certification & Training (C&T) requirements and the agency's ...
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SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Now accepting Concept Proposals for Funding Year 2027. To apply, download the Funding Year 2027 Request for Proposals (RFP) [PDF]. The RFP will provide the instructions you need to apply. We highly ...
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Bird flu detected in Yakima County

OLYMPIA – A backyard flock in Yakima County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on June 7. A second Yakima case was confirmed June 10. This detection makes the tenth county to ...
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Taste Washington Day 2024: Celebrating farm to school connections across the state

WSDA Farm to School Program organizes Taste Washington Day with engagement from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to highlight and encourage farm to school partnerships ...