The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Agricultural Environmental Services Division (AESD) is reminding applicators to renew their pesticide and/or structural pest inspector (SPI) license by January 1, 2025 to avoid penalties.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 3.8 percent increase in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance next year.

Join the Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) in celebrating 60 years of advocacy, support of the sustainable investment in, and maintenance of the Columbia Basin Project (CBP) at their annual meeting and conference on October 29, 2024 at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington.

The Ag Water Board of Whatcom County and Whatcom Family Farmers will host the “Securing Your Water Rights What’s Next” event at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, Washington to assist water users in preparation for the Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE) lawsuit.

Pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Services Master Solicitation, the United States Department of Agriculture announced they will be accepting offers to sell 5 and 10 pound bags of fresh Russet and round white potatoes for use in Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance programs and the National School Lunch Program.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for an amazing event on January 28th - 30th, 2025 at the Three Rivers Convention Center.

The Washington State University (WSU) Extension will be holding virtual training on Packinghouse Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) on November 4-7, 2024.