WSDA Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant
The Washington State Department of Agriculture's new grant program helps farmers purchase equipment that reduces agricultural greenhouse gas emissions while improving soil health, air and water quality, and operational resilience. The goal is to make it easier and more affordable for producers to provide public benefits from their private lands. This program is supported with funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act.
Application Window
September 4 - October 19, or until all funds are exhausted.
How to prepare for the application
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Register for a Washington Statewide Vendor (SVW) number.
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Get a vendor quote for the equipment that you would like to purchase.
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the Washington State Department of Agriculture's website. Email WaSHI@agr.wa.gov with questions and ideas.
Free Japanese Beetle Treatments
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is continuing efforts to eradicate Japanese beetle from Washington. Japanese beetle is listed as an invasive species in Washington and is considered an agricultural pest that affects hundreds of plants and crops including hops, grapes, apples, plums, peaches, blueberries, mint, roses, maple, birch, and many others.
Within Yakima County (and within South Yakima Conservation District's boundary), WSDA has treatment areas located in Wapato, Sunnyside, Mabton, and Grandview, and residents within these areas were mailed information about free treatments for their property. To sign up for free treatments and to learn more about WSDA, please visit the following link: 2026 Treatments | Washington State Department of Agriculture
Wapato Treatment Area Map
Sunnyside, Mabton, and Grandview Treatment Area Map
2026 Board Meetings
The new schedule of Board Meetings for 2026 has been posted. For more information about meetings and the Board of Supervisors, please visit the About Us tab.
Website Updates
We are in the process of updating this website to improve user accessibility and to better reflect our programs, services, and the district as a whole. Updates will be made periodically as time allows.
No-Till Drill Rental Program
Are you interested in renting a no-till drill? Please visit the Partnerships and Programs tab for more information.