Washington State Department of Health

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...

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...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is urging large animal owners to closely monitor their animals during these challenging times.