Wyoming Department of Agriculture

The WDA has been working closely with the Align Team and others on providing resources for our ag communities to help deal with stress. If you're in need or interested, click the link to learn more about counseling vouchers. https://bit.ly/3RKvxqp

100 years! Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the WDA, all of our partners, and the people of the great state of Wyoming!

It was a great day in the park celebrating 100 years with our staff, industry partners and citizens of Wyoming!

Wyoming celebrates 100 years of Agriculture On Wednesday, Wyoming signed a proclamation celebrating a century of stabilizing agriculture producers and consumers while looking towards the future.”It is the super structure on which everything else works. Its what’s always been here, its what’s always held us together, its what knits us,...

Happy everyone! Thanks to all of our producers and everyone involved with the agriculture industry for all of their hard work and for all they provide for our state and country!

WDA is hosting a ServSafe class in Thermopolis on November 14-15, 2022! If you're a food service manager, manager trainee, front line supervisor, restaurant owner or are just desiring a food service management certification on food safety, contact Jamie George at [email protected] for more information

For more information on how to protect your poultry from disease, check out the Defend the Flock FB page and the USDA APHIS resource center on their website. Links below.
https://www.facebook.com/defendtheflock

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/dtf-resources/?fbclid=IwAR2wPs_N9Pq1KeW2chBID_x3k5HZ3vPFl0DkOl0S1gLsEC9T9Ne4yPTCN9A

USDA APHIS | Defend the Flock - Resource Center The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar.

USDA APHIS announced today that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in Wyoming. Some IMPORTANT information about HPAI
- It DOES NOT present an immediate public health concern and no human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the US.
- Proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.
- Affected premises have been quarantined, and birds on the properties will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.
- Birds from the flocks will not enter the food system
- Anyone involved in poultry production at any level should should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds.
- If you have sick birds, call 1-866-536-7593.

USDA APHIS | USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Massachusetts, Wyoming, North Carolina, Ohio and North Dakota The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar.

Watch Director Miyamoto talk about some of the things we do here in Wyoming in regard to climate and sustainability with other NASDA members during the National Ag Day virtual event.

Ag Day 2022 VIDEO PROGRAM vFINAL 1 Hour

Watch our very own Director Miyamoto on the National Ag Day virtual event!

NASDA members will discuss how each state’s farmers and ranchers support climate and sustainability at the National Ag Day Virtual Celebration, March 22 at 10 a.m. CT. Register for free at agday.org to learn how agriculture is part of the solution to climate changes and find more National Ag Day events.

Happy Ag Day everyone! It's a great day to celebrate Ag!

Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant 2.0 is NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS! Click the link for more info! http://agriculture.wy.gov/divisions/chs/meat-processing-expansion-grant-program

The USDA recently announced a new grant program for meat processors across the country. The USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant program is focused on increasing capacity and expanding access in meat and poultry inspection operations. Click the link to learn more about the new grant program. https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/mpirg

Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant | Agricultural Marketing Service The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar.

As part of HB0049 that was signed into law on April 6, 2021, all food licenses issued by the WDA will increase from the previous year effective July 1, 2021. This means, a new license will increase from $100 to $200, a renewal of license will increase from $50 to $100, and all temporary permits will increase from $25 to $50. Any new license, renewal, or temporary permits issued on or after July 1st, 2021 will pay the increased amount. For more information, visit http://agriculture.wy.gov/component/content/article/42-press-releases/526-food-license-increase

Food License Fee Increase Effective July 1st, 2021 Wyoming Department of Agriculture

The WDA is hiring!!! We are looking for a Grain Warehouse Inspector in Torrington. Click the link and search for ININ09-2021-00546- Senior Inspection Specialist - Torrington to apply!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming

Job Opportunities | ' Click on "SHOW MORE" below to access additional applicant information and helpful links!  You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to crea...

$1,200 prize offered in Wyoming for turning in moss balls People in Wyoming who turn in aquarium moss balls for disposal so they don't spread an invasive species will be eligible to win $1,200.

54 total animals were donated in 2020 to Food from the Farm + Ranch by Wyoming ranchers to provide for Wyoming families. In 2021, we have already distributed protein to multiple anti-hunger organizations across the state. In April, Wyoming Hunger Initiative has partnered with Cigna to match Governor Gordon’s salary donation to purchase additional protein and distribute it across the cowboy state. Wyoming is a state of plenty and agricultural solutions are a key element to reducing and eliminating hunger.

It's Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month! Click the link below to learn more about how you can help stop the spread of invasive plants and pests!

USDA celebrates April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Learn how you can protect plant health in your area: https://go.usa.gov/xHx2A

Ag Day is the day to learn about our producers and the agriculture industry here in Wyoming. We are going to continue to develop and share videos about our producers in the Growing Wyoming series. Take a look at them at the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/WyomingAg/videos

Wyoming Department of Agriculture The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of Wyoming's agriculture, natural resources and contribution to Wyoming

Happy AG DAY everyone! We hope you take some time today to learn more about this vital industry!!!

The WDA has issued a quarantine against the importation of Marimo balls or moss balls into the state of Wyoming. For more information, visit http://agriculture.wy.gov/component/content/article/42-press-releases/520-quarantine-moss-balls

Quarantine Against the Importation of Marimo or Moss Balls Into the State of Wyoming Wyoming Department of Agriculture

‼️ALERT‼️ Wyoming aquarium owners are urged to remove “moss balls” from their tanks and boil the plant and any tank water before properly disposing. Moss balls of many varieties meant for aquarium décor have been found to carry zebra mussels. Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species (AIS) and can cause severe damage to municipal water systems and natural waters.

Learn more https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/AIS-moss-balls

A handy little graphic to better understand the beef processing options in Wyoming.

FDA has published a webpage on COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Food and Agriculture Sector. This resource has information about vaccine safety, effectiveness, benefits, and availability. It also includes the CDC’s Communication Tool Kit for Essential Workers.

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/covid-19-vaccination-food-and-agriculture-sector

COVID-19 Vaccines and Food/Agriculture Workers Information on the COVID-19 Vaccine for Food/Agriculture Sector Workers

Take a look at the shared info and survey to help spread this important information.

Here is a survey about ag stressors in the West and how producers would prefer to get information on stress. It is for producers in the 13 western states from the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program.

· Take the survey at https://bit.ly/agri-stress-survey

· There is a raffle for a $50 online gift card (10 $50 gift cards are available per participating state). The survey takes about 15 minutes

· A separate link at the end of the survey asks if participants are interested in doing a follow-up interview with WRASAP. Those who complete the interview will automatically receive a $75 gift card.

For details on the survey, contact Lorann Stallones at [email protected]

Online Basic Mediation Training - Registration Sponsored by the Wyoming Agriculture & Natural Resources Mediation Program & the University of Wyoming Community Development Education Team. This workshop will take place March 15 - 25, 2021 with sessions in the morning and afternoon. A full schedule can be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...