USDA Provides WIC Funding For Washington
On Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health announced it had received funding from USDA to continue food benefits through the end of the month.
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WSDA Reports First Case of Bird Flu For 2025
On Friday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture reported the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for 2025. WSDA confirmed the case of bird flu in a commercial flock in Franklin County. The large operation reported high numbers of sudden death in their chickens at one of their farms on January 22nd. In addition, othe...
Save Family Farming: DOH Proposal Would Hurt Washington Ag
The Ag community is worried proposed changes to how water wells are governed in Washington could lead to a shortage of farmworker housing. The proposal from the Washington Department of Health would add small shared water wells including those used for farmworker housing. Dillion...
Washington Wildfires and Livestock Safety
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is urging large animal owners to closely monitor their animals during these challenging times.