Department of Agriculture
RCW 43.23
The Department of Agriculture carries out a broad spectrum of activities that benefit the producers, distributors and consumers of food and agricultural products.
The department protects public health and safety through its regulation of food producers, processors and distributors, and its regulation of pesticide and fertilizer use. The department seeks to protect the state's natural resources, its agricultural industry and the public through surveillance, control, and/or eradication of selected plant pests and diseases and animal diseases in Washington state. The department works to facilitate the orderly movement of agricultural products in domestic and international markets by providing timely and accurate official inspection and certification of grain, fruits, vegetables, nursery stock, seeds, livestock and other agricultural commodities. The department combats hunger and improves health among low-income individuals and families by supporting nutritious food distribution, food banks and tribal food voucher programs. The department assists with the development of agricultural markets and to guarantee marketplace equity for businesses and consumers.
Agency Mission
Through service, regulation and advocacy, the Washington State Department of Agriculture supports the viability and vitality of agriculture while protecting consumers, public health and the environment.
Request | 413,090,000 |
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Net change from current biennium | (21,973,000) Decrease |
Percent change from current biennium | (5.1%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
2021-23 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
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Amount | Estimated Balance | 2019-21 Actual | 2021-23 Estimated | 2023-25 Proposed | |
40,631,000 | 2,000,000 | General Fund - Federal | 78,451,353 | 38,631,000 | 38,421,000 |
148,045,000 | Coronavirus St Fiscal Recovery Fund - Federal | 20,000,000 | 148,045,000 | 76,774,000 | |
193,000 | General Fund - Private/Local | 23,331 | 193,000 | 193,000 | |
Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 336,504 | 11,000 | |||
(74,978,000) | Agricultural Local Account - Nonappropriated | 60,960,932 | 74,978,000 | 81,271,000 | |
(26,512,000) | Grain Inspection Revolving Acct - Nonappropriated | 31,902,552 | 26,512,000 | 29,065,000 | |
(5,604,000) | Fair Account - Nonappropriated | 2,705,298 | 5,604,000 | 5,604,000 | |
NE WA Wolf-Livestock Management - Nonappropriated | 344,344 | ||||
(412,000) | Hemp Regulatory Account - Nonappropriated | 226,834 | 412,000 | 412,000 | |
(44,077,000) | Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Acct - Nonappropriated | 36,296,814 | 44,077,000 | 46,847,000 | |
Rural Rehabilitation Account - Nonappropriated | 65,000 | ||||
(28,000) | Livestock Nutrient Management Acct - Nonappropriated | 32,283 | 28,000 | 28,000 | |
72,333,000 | 5,000 | General Fund - State | 37,030,533 | 72,328,000 | 110,499,000 |
2,743,000 | Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State | 2,313,652 | 2,743,000 | 2,867,000 | |
(8,195,000) | State Building Construction Account - State | 8,195,000 | 1,170,000 | ||
Disaster Response Account - State | 3,475,223 | ||||
1,394,000 | Motor Vehicle Account - State | 1,192,228 | 1,394,000 | 1,482,000 | |
State Toxics Control Account - State | |||||
73,000 | Water Quality Permit Account - State | 57,368 | 73,000 | 73,000 | |
1,042,000 | NE WA Wolf-Livestock Management - State | 264,093 | 1,042,000 | 912,000 | |
9,545,000 | Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State | 6,313,958 | 9,545,000 | 10,835,000 | |
Climate Commitment Account - State | 3,038,000 | ||||
Natural Climate Solutions Account - State | 581,000 | ||||
1,263,000 | Dedicated Cannabis Account - State | 1,256,073 | 1,263,000 | 3,007,000 | |
Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State | 1,036,000 | ||||
2,000 | 2,000 | - State | |||
277,264,000 | (157,799,000) | Total Appropriated Funds | 284,284,372 | 435,063,000 | 413,090,000 |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
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Amount | Estimated Balance | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |
8,094,480 | 8,094,480 | State Building Construction Account - State | 2,457,588 | ||
8,094,480 | 8,094,480 | Total Appropriated Funds | 2,457,588 |
Operating Budget: Program Summary
Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
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Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
Annual Total | 163,047,422 | 162,873,109 | 50,913,278 | 219,802,000 | 192,118,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
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Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
84,305,334 | 42.2% | (70,432,985) | (24.8%) | 198,133,613 | 92.7% |
Employment Summary
Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
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2020-21 Actual | 2021-22 Estimated | 2022-23 Estimated | 2023-24 Proposed | 2024-25 Proposed | |
FTE Staff Years | 791.9 | 776.1 | 816.9 | 960.7 | 952.2 |