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 ...

If you are looking for grant funding to build markets, do research, or improve agricultural practices, see the resources listed below. We administer two USDA-funded grant programs and offer links to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Review what to expect for testing sessions and how to prepare for them. Reciprocal licensing allows those with a pesticide license from some other states to become licensed without having to take ...

Farm to Food Pantry (F2FP) is a state legislative initiative that started in 2014. The initiative was inspired by small farmers across Washington after a series of roundtables hosted by WSDA Food ...

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 ...