The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has opened applications for growers, graduate students, agricultural professionals, and conservation district staff interested in contributing to the State of the Soils Assessment.

USDA is holding it’s 100^th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum “Cultivating the Future” in Arlington, Virgina at the Crystal City Gateway on February 15-16, 2024.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) needs to understand the needs and experiences of Washington producers and agricultural advisors to develop a Climate Resilience Plan for Washington agriculture, so please take a few moments to complete the WSDA Climate Resilience Survey today.

After a substantial review period involving the Potatoes USA staff, board members, growers and other industry participants, the Potatoes USA Board will be changing it’s membership by revising the formula to determine the number of producers and importer seats on the board. 

Specialty crop growers that experience on-farm food safety program expenses to receive a new or renewed safety certification. This is available through the Food safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program.

The Department of Ecology's Water Resources Program is holding a 60-day comment period as required by RCW 90.03.140(3).

Expand your potato knowledge with your potato producing neighbors at our second annual WSPC Potato Academy Academy. Here’s a peek at this year’s agenda! 

Farmers will gather in Olympia February 20, 2024, and meet with state legislators, staff members, and agency personnel.

The show will be held January 23-25th at the Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA. A full list of speakers and topics along with the conference agenda are available at www.potatoconference.com.  

The 60-day Washington legislative session began on Monday with a list of tough bills before sine die.