Washington Farm Fuel Tax

The Washington State Dairy Federation has created a website for all resources related to the Farm Fuel Tax. This website has information, exemption certificates, and a running list of distributors NOT charging the fuel tax. The website will be continuously updated as we get new information.

If your distributor is not charging the fuel tax and they are not listed, please email their information to alicia@wastatedairy.com.

Please visit this link to view the Washington Farm Fuel Tax Website.

Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program

ODMAP was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including higher costs attributed to the pandemic and drought conditions across the country. USDA will invest $104 million in financial assistance to certified organic dairy producers.

How ODMAP Works ..

FSA is providing financial assistance for a producer’s projected marketing costs in 2023 based on 2022 costs. ODMAP provides a one-time cost-share payment, based on marketing costs, on pounds of organic milk marketed in the 2022 calendar year. 



The financial assistance from ODMAP provides immediate support to certified organic dairy operations during 2023 keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until the markets return to more normal conditions.  

Dairy Strong Scholarship

Dairy Farmers of Washington is committed to supporting the next generation of dairy farmers and industry professionals who will strengthen the Washington dairy industry.



The Dairy Strong Scholarship recipient will be a leader amidst their peers and committed to strengthening the Washington dairy community and will receive $5,000. Two runners-up will each receive $1,500.

Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2023. Please get in touch with Kaysha Keel (Kaysha@wadairy.org) with any questions.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be at least one of the following:
• Employed by a Washington dairy farm in good standing.
• Immediate family of someone employed by a Washington dairy farm in good standing.
•  Immediate family of a Washington dairy farmer.
• Actively participating in a dairy club or dairy education program (FFA, 4-H, CUDS, etc.).
• Scholarship funds may be used toward a university, trade school, or community college program in any state for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Any major or field of study at an accredited institution qualifies.
• The winner of a $5,000 award must wait one year before they can re-apply for any subsequent award.
• There is no waiting period required for any winner of a lesser dollar award to re-apply.

Washington Dairy Ambassador Scholarship

Dairy Farmers of Washington is committed to supporting current and former county and state dairy ambassadors who served county or statewide in Washington.

The Dairy Ambassador Scholarship recipients will be leaders amidst their peers and committed to strengthening the Washington dairy community. One winner will receive $5,000 and two runner-ups will receive $1,500.



Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2023. Please contact Kaysha Keel (Kaysha@wadairy.org) for any questions.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a former or current county or state Dairy Ambassador in Washington state enrolled in a four-year university, two-year college and/or trade school in any state for the 2023-2024 academic year with any major.
• Any major or field of study at an accredited institution qualifies. 
• The winner of a $5,000 award must wait one year before they can re-apply for any subsequent award.
• There is no waiting period required for any winner of a lesser dollar award to re-apply.  

Organic Market Development Grant

The Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program supports the development of new and expanded organic markets to help increase the consumption of domestic organic agricultural commodities.

The program focuses on building and expanding capacity for certified organic production, aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, distribution, and development of consumer markets.

OMDG aims to increase the availability and demand for domestically produced organic agricultural products and address the critical need for additional market paths.



AMS will give priority consideration to projects addressing specific pinpointed market needs for organic grains and livestock feed, organic dairy, organic fibers, organic legumes and other rotational crops, and organic ingredients currently unavailable in organic form.

Hunting Access of Private Lands

The Landowner Hunting Permit (LHP) Application is now open for the 2024-2026 seasons.

Minimum Criteria to Qualify for the LHP Program:

• LHP contracts must provide at least one of the following:
• Hunting opportunity that otherwise would not exist AND/OR
• Hunting opportunity that helps resolve chronic crop damage problems documented by WDFW.
• Minimum acreage: 1000 acres
• The landowner must provide substantial public benefit beyond the allotted WDFW public permit opportunity. Two additional forms of public access are strongly encouraged (ex., Fishing, upland/small game hunting, waterfowl, wildlife viewing, etc.). Providing these opportunities allows the applicant to score higher, ensuring a higher probability of being selected. For more information on what is considered a “substantial public benefit,” please see the SOP.
• Abide by the terms of the standard operating procedure and contract for the entire three-year period, including submitting the annual reports.
• Landowners can only be involved with one LHP statewide.