Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA): Oversees domestic animals like backyard/commercial poultry operations, ...

Movement of reindeer out of the North Pole is one of the biggest risks, but there are some small steps that Santa can take to ...

Some products, such as nuts, eggs, alcoholic beverages, lotions and cosmetics, have specific regulations that govern how they're handled, who can sell them, where their sold and a host of other ...

Washington Bee Atlas volunteer and WSDA Communications Consultant Karla Salp shares adventures she had and lessons she ...

Get information about avian influenza, poultry import requirements, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, where to report sick birds, and rules about exhibiting birds. Report missing or stolen ...

Winter in Washington state brings challenges for farmers and livestock; Follow these tips to ensure animals stay healthy and ...

Washington State's 21 agricultural commodity commissions are engaged primarily in marketing and/or research related to a specific commodity. They are funded by producer assessments and vary in size ...

If you process, manufacture, store or handle any food or dairy products for wholesale distribution, or if you custom slaughter or custom cut meat, you need to contact the Washington State Department ...

The packaging material must protect the product from contamination and must NOT impart any toxic or deleterious substance to the processed food product. The following common food allergens may prompt ...

The Food Safety Program issues special temporary permits to agricultural producers for slaughtering one thousand and fewer poultry for sale to the consumer from the producer's farm. You may apply for ...

Welcome Food Providers! This page is intended for interested parties and current WSDA Food Assistance Lead Agencies and Sub Agencies alike. Select your program for more information related to your ...