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Announcing WSDA’s Climate Smart Equipment Grants Program in Fall 2026

June 15, 2026

A new grant program supports farmers and the environment by making conservation practices easier and cheaper to implement.

Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) Available to Eligible Farm Operations

June 15, 2026

Through WAZIP, Climate Commitment Act Funding is available to eligible farmers for point-of-sale savings on eligible commercial vehicles and equipment.

Updates From the Irrigated Columbia Basin Potato Systems LTARE

June 4, 2026

Learn what’s happening at WaSHI’s long-term research site focused on irrigated potato cropping systems in the Columbia Basin.

Soil Health Ambassadors: Bringing Life Back to the Soil with AMF in Raspberry Production

May 26, 2026

Learn how one Washington raspberry grower is using arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to improve soil biology, plant vigor, and long-term farm resilience.

Soil Health Ambassadors: Shahnnen Elizabeth-Head & Alex Head – Farming Soil with Drone Technology

March 5, 2026

Learn from Shahnnen Elizabeth-Head and Alex Head of Estelbrook Farms & Vineyard about using drone technology to reduce soil compaction and build resilience in a vineyard system.

Introducing Soils 101: Learning Soil Science to Build Soil Health

March 5, 2026

A new, cost-free course provides a comprehensive introduction to soil science and its application to agricultural management.

The Deep Soil Sampling Visualization App: A New Tool for Making Soils Data Actionable

March 4, 2026

A new app turns soil test data into clear visual profiles and management guidance.

Introducing WSDA’s new Market and Incentives Specialist

March 2, 2026

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

Flood Resources for Washington Farmers

December 16, 2025

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

Soil Health Ambassador: Scott Chichester – Mowing Cover Crops

December 5, 2025

Learn from Scott Chichester about growing and mowing cover crops on a Western WA organic farm.