The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the 2024/2025 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities including meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, rice, cotton, and tobacco.

On Monday, August 26, 2026, the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) will begin to process Climate Commitment Act (CCA) reimbursement applications. Reimbursements will only be made while there are funds available, so don’t wait to apply!

WSDA is offering 1-1 consultations with their In-Market Representatives from SE Asia, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Mexico, and Central America.

Please join the Alliance for a roundtable meeting with NWSA Executives and Port Commissioners who will provide updates on terminal operations, facility developments and new ocean services.

Boise State University graduate student Carolyn Griswold is asking for help from farmers in the Pacific Northwest to meaningfully complete her dissertation research by filling out this survey regarding pesticide safety.

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is conducting a survey to gain an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by growers in the Puget Sound region in addressing the future viability of agriculture within their area. As a bonus, Puget Sound growers participating in the survey will be eligible to sign up to win a $100 Visa gift card or a “No Farm No Food” cap.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023.   

Medium sized businesses are now eligible to be included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) Program. Their inclusion makes them eligible to apply for assistance for a percentage of the costs associated with obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. In addition, program assistance has been expanded for 2024 and 2025 expenses.