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Flood Resources for Washington Farmers

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A compilation of resources available to support farms effected by severe, historic flooding.

Soil Health Ambassador: Scott Chichester – Mowing Cover Crops

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On the northern edge of Sequim, tucked between the mountains and the sound, Scott Chichester…

Cover Crops to Cattle: Updates From the Dryland LTARE Site

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The Long-Term Agroecological Research and Extension (LTARE) site in Davenport, WA continues to advance its…

WSDA’s New Nutrient Management Library: A New Tool for Navigating Nutrient Management Resources

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If you’ve ever gone searching for science-based guidance on nutrient management for a specific crop,…

Building a Statewide Livestock Composting Solution

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Learn why WSDA is evaluating new infrastructure for animal-derived feedstocks.

Orchards and outlooks: a recap of the 2025 WaSHI Soil Health Tour

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WaSHI collaborators convened for a trio of events to learn about tree fruit soil health and set priorities for advancing soil health in Washington.

Sustainable Farms and Fields Biennium Wrap-up

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This is one of only a handful of state programs in the U.S. helping agricultural producers be part of the climate solution and achieve co-benefits such as improving soil health.

Introducing Corinn RutkoskiĀ 

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We’re excited to welcome Corinn Rutkoski as WaSHI’s new extension coordinator senior. Corinn brings a…

STAR Program Bulletin: Enrollment, Hiring, and Partnerships

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The STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) program is gaining traction in Washington and beyond-providing a…

Soil Health Ambassador: Doug Schuster – Applying compost in dryland wheat

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Introducing Doug Schuster On rolling farmland near Saint John, Doug Schuster farms with his daughter…