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Welcome to the
Department of Agriculture

WSDA serves the people of Washington State by supporting the agricultural community and promoting consumer and environmental protection.

Our Major Goals:

  • Protect and reduce the risk to public health by ensuring the safety of the state's food supply.
  • Ensure the safe and legal distribution, use, and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers in Washington State.
  • Protect Washington State's natural resources, agriculture industry, and the public from selected plant and animal pests and diseases.
  • Facilitate the movement of Washington agricultural products in domestic and international markets.
Washington State
Department of Agriculture
1111 Washington Street SE, PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA  98504-2560
Voice(360) 902-1800   TDD(360) 902-1996
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