The Potato Regulatory Cost of Production Survey is NOW OPEN (here) which will be used to inform the Washington State Agricultural Competitiveness and Business Viability Study.

For certain fresh potato export markets, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reallocated soil sampling and or late blight field inspections to the WSDA Seed Program.

Washington lawmakers and researchers strategize to address mental health challenges among farmers. Farmers are 3.5 more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association. 

Olympia Potato Day takes place on February 19, 2025 in Olympia. The event is an exciting and impactful gathering for farmers, legislators, and the local community.

The Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field experience will offer unique opportunities that utilize the resources of America’s most revered battlefield to help facilitate experiential teaching and support effective leadership development.

A new component, the PSA Education Portal, has been added to the Potato Sustainability Alliance’s (PSA) program to complement annual on-farm assessments that provide growers with feedback on farming practices and outcomes.