The Washington State Dairy Federation

The Voice of the Dairy Farmer

Since 1892

 

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The Federation promotes the dairy industry through legislative action, public opinion, and other related agriculture groups. The Federation also promotes educational programs to aid farmers in keeping current with changing environmental, labor, tax and other business issues.

The Federation holds five board meetings a year as well as an Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Washington State Dairy Women, Washington Dairy Products Commission and Washington State Dairy Council. The Federation also publishes a semi-monthly newsletter called Milk MattersMilk Matters is designed to keep the industry updated on the most current events and news.

During the 2003 legislative session the Federation was instrumental in updating the Dairy Nutrient Management Act to the Livestock Nutrient Management Act.  The Livestock Nutrient Management Act moves the dairy inspection program to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.  The Livestock Nutrient Act was implemented to adopt federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) and Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) at the state level.  The implementation of the Livestock Nutrient Management program will be led by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

 

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