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Washington Department of Agriculture

Organic certification is one of the best known certification programs. Administered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), it requires producers to integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster the cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.