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Agency 495
Department of Agriculture
RCW 43.23
Request | $77,908,554 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net change from current biennium | $3,423,034 | Increase | |||||||||||||||||
Percent change from current biennium | 4.6% | Increase | |||||||||||||||||
The Department of Agriculture carries out a broad spectrum of
activities that benefit the producers, distributors, and consumers
of food and agricultural products.
The primary goal of the Department is to protect public health
and safety through its regulation of food producers, processors,
and distributors and its regulation of pesticide and fertilizer
use. The Department also seeks to protect the state's natural
resources, its agricultural industry, and the public through surveillance,
control, and/or eradication of selected plant pests and diseases
and animal diseases in Washington State. The Department works
to facilitate the orderly movement of agricultural products in
domestic and international markets by providing timely and accurate
official inspection and certification of grain, fruits, vegetables,
nursery stock, seeds, livestock, and other agricultural commodities.
The Department also works to assist the development of agricultural
markets and to guarantee marketplace equity for businesses and
consumers.
Links to Program Level Detail
Consumer and Producer Protection
Operating Budget: Summary
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1995-97 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Estimated Balance | 1993-95 Actual | 1995-97 Estimated | 1997-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||||
14,745,655 | 26,294 | General Fund - Basic Account - State | 14,634,991 | 14,719,361 | 14,471,150 | ||||||||||||||||
5,250,565 | 629,005 | General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 3,756,556 | 4,621,560 | 4,372,784 | ||||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Governors Emergency | 24,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||
406,000 | General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local | 406,000 | 407,298 | ||||||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 251,045 | ||||||||||||||||||||
805,699 | 5,699 | Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State | 800,000 | 805,567 | |||||||||||||||||
Weights and Measures Account - State | 623,162 | ||||||||||||||||||||
178,000 | Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - State | 71,674 | 178,000 | 184,532 | |||||||||||||||||
305,246 | 2,035 | Motor Vehicle Account - State | 395,822 | 303,211 | 303,890 | ||||||||||||||||
1,097,577 | 2,555 | State Toxics Control Account - State | 1,036,367 | 1,095,022 | 997,846 | ||||||||||||||||
22,788,742 |
665,588 | Total Appropriated Funds |
20,794,616 |
22,123,154 |
21,543,067 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Appropriated Funds | |||||||||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 12,344,245 | 17,177,821 | 19,409,212 | ||||||||||||||||||
Horticultural Districts Account - Non-Appropriated | 16,929,063 | 19,446,336 | 20,534,980 | ||||||||||||||||||
Grain Inspection Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated | 12,049,977 | 11,933,311 | 12,215,669 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair Account - Non-Appropriated | 3,624,805 | 3,804,898 | 4,205,626 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Non-Appropriated Funds |
44,948,090 |
52,362,366 |
56,365,487 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total All Funds |
65,742,706 |
74,485,520 |
77,908,554 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating Budget: Summary by Object
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries And Wages | 17,933,156 | 19,037,275 | 21,459,174 | 20,688,518 | 21,290,482 | |||||||||||||
Employee Benefits | 5,207,647 | 5,376,767 | 6,338,195 | 6,218,765 | 6,355,434 | |||||||||||||
Personal Service Contracts | 348,518 | 473,873 | 654,700 | 597,950 | 704,950 | |||||||||||||
Goods And Services | 5,540,701 | 6,387,860 | 6,497,659 | 6,378,077 | 6,477,685 | |||||||||||||
Travel | 1,221,632 | 1,280,685 | 1,526,477 | 1,584,348 | 1,589,802 | |||||||||||||
Capital Outlays | 622,302 | 1,070,714 | 466,240 | 915,778 | 520,299 | |||||||||||||
Grants, Benefits & Client Services | 1,679,577 | 1,647,437 | 2,567,309 | 2,394,180 | 2,397,306 | |||||||||||||
Debt Service | 62,897 | 55,606 | 18,570 | 30,060 | 18,570 | |||||||||||||
Interagency Reimbursements | (314,468) | (226,197) | (146,825) | (106,825) | (146,825) | |||||||||||||
Intra-Agency Reimbursements | (1) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
32,301,961 |
35,104,021 |
39,381,499 |
38,700,851 |
39,207,703 | |||||||||||||
Operating Budget: Program Summary
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Agency Operations | 2,498,142 | 2,732,186 | 2,803,294 | 2,916,026 | 2,891,069 | |||||||||||||
Commodity Inspection | 13,861,025 | 14,055,849 | 15,871,812 | 15,300,546 | 15,886,345 | |||||||||||||
Consumer and Producer Protection | 2,824,504 | 3,075,573 | 3,099,503 | 3,268,744 | 3,184,247 | |||||||||||||
Food Safety and Animal Health | 2,729,811 | 3,106,829 | 3,402,402 | 3,305,064 | 3,305,621 | |||||||||||||
Laboratory Services | 4,974,091 | 6,064,793 | 7,475,392 | 6,771,380 | 6,718,002 | |||||||||||||
Market Development | 2,713,613 | 2,998,252 | 3,517,184 | 3,466,455 | 3,713,582 | |||||||||||||
Pesticide Management | 2,700,775 | 3,070,539 | 3,211,912 | 3,672,636 | 3,508,837 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
32,301,961 |
35,104,021 |
39,381,499 |
38,700,851 |
39,207,703 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 33,440,745 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
65,742,706 |
74,485,520 |
77,908,554 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
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1993-95 Actual | 1995-97 Estimated | 1997-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||
Agency Operations | (337,665) | (6.9)% | 960,850 | 21.0% | 271,615 | 4.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Inspection | (272,511) | (1.0)% | 2,090,036 | 7.5% | 1,259,230 | 4.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer and Producer Protection | (332,867) | (5.4)% | 369,289 | 6.4% | 277,915 | 4.5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Food Safety and Animal Health | (112,158) | (2.0)% | 1,102,745 | 20.4% | 101,454 | 1.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Laboratory Services | (2,859,630) | (21.3)% | 2,983,359 | 28.3% | (50,803) | (0.4)% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Market Development | (2,797,283) | (34.3)% | 1,150,518 | 21.4% | 664,601 | 10.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pesticide Management | (520,928) | (7.8)% | 86,017 | 1.4% | 899,022 | 14.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
(7,233,042) |
(9.9)% |
8,742,814 |
13.3% |
3,423,034 |
4.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Employment Summary
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 649.2 | 664.1 | 718.6 | 710.7 | 710.7 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 27,623 | 28,666 | 29,862 | 29,110 | 29,957 | |||||||||||||||
Agency Local Funds | |||
Rural Rehabilitation | |||
This account is used to account for moneys received from the United States Department of Agriculture for use in carrying out rural rehabilitation programs under the Bankhead-Jones farm tenant act. It provides funds for farm rehabilitation loans, grants, and other purposes specified by agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture. | |||
Commission Merchants Act Account | |||
Under the Commission Merchants Act, commercial purchases of agricultural products from farmers must be licensed and bonded by the Department of Agriculture. When the purchaser fails to pay the farmers for their products, the bond is called and the farmers are allocated partial reimbursement. This account is used to collect the bond proceeds and to process payments to the farmers. | |||
Statement of Local Fund Balances
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6/30/95 Fund Balance | 6/30/97 Estimated Fund Balance | 1997-1999 Estimated Revenues | 1997-1999 Estimated Expenditures | 6/30/99 Estimated Fund Balance | |||||||||||
Non-Budgeted Funds | |||||||||||||||
Rural Rehabilitation | 1,063,681 | 987,143 | 96,444 | 256,846 | 826,741 | ||||||||||
Commission Merchants Act | 11,166 | 15,030 | 9,358 | 24,388 | |||||||||||
Total Non-Budgeted Funds |
1,074,847 |
1,002,173 |
105,802 |
256,846 |
851,129 | ||||||||||
Program Level Detail
The Agency Operations program provides executive leadership; policy
development and review; financial services including budgeting,
accounting, and payroll services; computer and information technology
services; personnel services; communications; administrative procedures
guidance; legal services; and safety and emergency management
programs for the Department's 25 field programs.
The objectives are to provide policy guidance and administrative support for the agency's programs and ensure representation of agricultural interests in statewide policy development.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 37.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 44.1 | 43.7 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 35,384 | 37,628 | 41,148 | 38,117 | 38,955 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 1,648,354 | 1,907,130 | 2,115,641 | 2,114,732 | 2,138,589 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 1,062 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 848,726 | 825,056 | 687,653 | 801,294 | 752,480 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,498,142 |
2,732,186 |
2,803,294 |
2,916,026 |
2,891,069 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 2,076,488 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
4,574,630 |
5,535,480 |
5,807,095 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 1,409,968 | 1,057,706 | 691,094 | 721,146 | 697,139 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 212,909 | 93,659 | 221,360 | 126,146 | 129,442 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local | 1,792 | ||||||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 1,534 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - State | 71,674 | 80,616 | 97,384 | 92,266 | 92,266 | ||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 148,856 | 306,991 | 532,096 | 651,003 | 638,833 | ||||||||||||||
Horticultural Districts Account - Non-Appropriated | 468,360 | 708,213 | 754,196 | 778,364 | 786,925 | ||||||||||||||
Grain Inspection Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated | 184,841 | 483,209 | 507,164 | 547,101 | 546,464 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,498,142 |
2,732,186 |
2,803,294 |
2,916,026 |
2,891,069 | ||||||||||||||
The Commodity Inspection program inspects fruits and vegetables
for quality, size, labeling, condition, and contract specifications
and certifies these commodities as free from disease and insects
as required by domestic and international markets. The program
also provides inspection, analytical, and weighing services to
ensure orderly commerce for grain, dry peas, dry beans, lentils,
rapeseed, and similar commodities sold in or from Washington.
The objective is to provide timely, accurate, and cost-effective inspections and certifications.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 355.4 | 344.9 | 366.7 | 361.5 | 362.2 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 25,481 | 26,648 | 27,997 | 27,052 | 28,345 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 11,753,280 | 11,879,504 | 13,311,556 | 12,684,280 | 13,302,414 | |||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 2,107,745 | 2,176,345 | 2,560,256 | 2,616,266 | 2,583,931 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
13,861,025 |
14,055,849 |
15,871,812 |
15,300,546 |
15,886,345 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 13,976,600 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
27,837,625 |
29,927,661 |
31,186,891 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 441,783 | 486,847 | 605,850 | 583,955 | 605,802 | ||||||||||||||
Horticultural Districts Account - Non-Appropriated | 8,491,930 | 8,211,243 | 9,772,684 | 9,183,575 | 9,786,116 | ||||||||||||||
Grain Inspection Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated | 4,927,312 | 5,357,759 | 5,493,278 | 5,533,016 | 5,494,427 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
13,861,025 |
14,055,849 |
15,871,812 |
15,300,546 |
15,886,345 | ||||||||||||||
Consumer
and Producer Protection
The Consumer and Producer Protection program regulates the use
and accuracy of all commercial weighing, measuring, and counting
devices used in the state, including gas pumps, grocery store
scale systems, and price scanners. It also registers livestock
brands and inspects cattle and horses to verify ownership, audits
grain warehouse inventories and the records of licensed grain
warehouse operators and dealers, and licenses and investigates
complaints against firms buying raw agricultural products. The
program inspects, tests, and certifies agricultural, vegetable,
and flower seeds for domestic and international marketing.
The objectives are to: provide timely, accurate inspections, certifications, and audits; protect buyers and sellers from fraud, theft, or unfair business practices; and guarantee marketplace equity for businesses and consumers.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 59.4 | 59.1 | 65.1 | 65.5 | 65.5 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 27,349 | 28,704 | 29,116 | 28,622 | 28,930 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 2,080,714 | 2,158,367 | 2,405,142 | 2,379,558 | 2,403,366 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 543 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 743,247 | 917,206 | 694,361 | 889,186 | 780,881 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,824,504 |
3,075,573 |
3,099,503 |
3,268,744 |
3,184,247 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 2,981,283 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
5,805,787 |
6,175,076 |
6,452,991 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 249,456 | 217,323 | 156,656 | 204,739 | 156,825 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local | 50,000 | 33,290 | 103,288 | 103,288 | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Weights and Measures Account - State | 166,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
Motor Vehicle Account - State | 223,730 | 166,614 | 136,597 | 151,950 | 151,940 | ||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 2,093,424 | 2,522,122 | 2,725,574 | 2,761,456 | 2,724,844 | ||||||||||||||
Grain Inspection Revolving Acct - Non-Appropriated | 41,085 | 44,515 | 47,386 | 47,311 | 47,350 | ||||||||||||||
State Toxics Control Account - State | 74,999 | ||||||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,824,504 |
3,075,573 |
3,099,503 |
3,268,744 |
3,184,247 | ||||||||||||||
The Food Safety and Animal Health program strives to protect the
public from injury and illness caused by food products that are
contaminated, adulterated, or otherwise unfit for consumption
by monitoring, regulating, and inspecting the dairy industry and
the food processing and storage industry. The program inspects
eggs at retail and wholesale outlets to determine compliance with
sanitation and refrigeration requirements and quality and grade
standards. The program protects animals and the public from communicable
animal diseases by monitoring the movement of animals across state
lines and examining and testing animals to detect introduced diseases
and eliminate select diseases. The program also ensures that all
food products making organic claims meet state standards for organic
production and labeling by inspecting and certifying all organic
producers, processors, and handlers.
The objectives are to: improve voluntary compliance with state and federal food safety laws; institute Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points inspections of the food industry; eradicate all serious, communicable animal diseases detected; and provide timely, accurate inspections, certifications, and technical assistance.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 48.9 | 50.7 | 53.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 36,140 | 36,927 | 40,518 | 36,692 | 37,179 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 2,239,660 | 2,372,058 | 2,689,658 | 2,563,272 | 2,583,602 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 948 | 600 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 489,203 | 734,171 | 702,744 | 731,792 | 712,019 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,729,811 |
3,106,829 |
3,402,402 |
3,305,064 |
3,305,621 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 2,676,675 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
5,406,486 |
6,509,231 |
6,610,685 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 2,133,233 | 2,249,962 | 2,431,020 | 2,455,059 | 2,438,004 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 72,939 | 60,394 | 87,758 | 88,998 | 88,990 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local | 68,853 | 75,000 | 361 | 361 | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 41,887 | ||||||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 481,752 | 727,620 | 808,624 | 760,646 | 778,266 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,729,811 |
3,106,829 |
3,402,402 |
3,305,064 |
3,305,621 | ||||||||||||||
The Laboratory Services program provides all of the chemistry
and microbiological analyses in support of the other programs
within the Department. The program also provides third party inspection
of hops and testing and inspection services to assure disease-free
planting stock. The program inspects nurseries to ensure plants
are healthy, pest-free, and disease-free and certifies plant materials
as free from disease and insects as required by domestic and international
markets. The program enforces quarantines and carries out surveillance
and control activities to prevent the introduction or establishment
of high risk insects, plant diseases, and weeds.
The objectives are to: increase the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory analyses and the defensibility of reported data; use the most effective preferred methods to protect against high-risk insects, plant diseases, and weeds; and provide timely, accurate inspections and certifications.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 96.4 | 116.2 | 135.6 | 119.9 | 119.9 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 25,572 | 25,234 | 25,276 | 25,511 | 25,902 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 3,232,217 | 3,786,915 | 4,735,709 | 4,259,783 | 4,315,535 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 78,222 | 3,296 | 457,309 | 384,180 | 387,306 | |||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 1,663,652 | 2,274,582 | 2,282,374 | 2,127,417 | 2,015,161 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
4,974,091 |
6,064,793 |
7,475,392 |
6,771,380 |
6,718,002 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 5,582,735 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
10,556,826 |
13,540,185 |
13,489,382 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 2,053,604 | 2,461,714 | 2,656,032 | 2,256,821 | 2,232,998 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 860,075 | 1,161,374 | 1,711,298 | 1,459,715 | 1,430,435 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local | 137,065 | 40,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 49,639 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State | 282,021 | 517,979 | 402,790 | 402,777 | |||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 2,010,773 | 2,022,619 | 2,550,083 | 2,552,054 | 2,551,792 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
4,974,091 |
6,064,793 |
7,475,392 |
6,771,380 |
6,718,002 | ||||||||||||||
The Market Development program assists in the identification and
expansion of markets for Washington's food and agricultural products;
allocates funds to agricultural fairs and youth shows; provides
administrative support to the state's 24 commodity commissions;
and gathers and reports agricultural statistics and market trends.
The objectives are to: enhance the state's agricultural economy; encourage and support agricultural fairs and youth shows; and provide current, factual agricultural statistical information.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 7.5 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 29,582 | 33,312 | 32,417 | 33,338 | 33,517 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 283,292 | 346,454 | 316,526 | 503,756 | 506,274 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 1,597,446 | 1,643,541 | 2,100,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 832,875 | 1,008,257 | 1,100,658 | 962,699 | 1,207,308 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,713,613 |
2,998,252 |
3,517,184 |
3,466,455 |
3,713,582 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 2,651,305 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
5,364,918 |
6,515,436 |
7,180,037 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 961,167 | 978,953 | 1,105,784 | 1,300,119 | 1,302,250 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 41,662 | 288,825 | 295,000 | 50,000 | 295,000 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 7,297 | ||||||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 9,638 | 28,444 | 13,532 | 13,518 | 13,524 | ||||||||||||||
Fair Account - Non-Appropriated | 1,693,849 | 1,702,030 | 2,102,868 | 2,102,818 | 2,102,808 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,713,613 |
2,998,252 |
3,517,184 |
3,466,455 |
3,713,582 | ||||||||||||||
The Pesticide Management program regulates the distribution and
use of pesticides and fertilizers to ensure their safe and legal
use and reduce human exposure and environmental contamination.
The program also regulates the distribution of animal feeds to
assure product identity, quality, and proper labeling and carries
out a waste pesticide collection program to provide safe disposal
of unusable pesticides.
The objectives are to: maintain or increase the level of voluntary compliance with pesticide and fertilizer laws through technical assistance and education; issue pesticide licenses, registrations, and permits in an efficient and timely manner; facilitate removal and legal disposal of unusable agricultural pesticides; and improve consumer protection for buyers of fertilizers and feeds.
Program Employment
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1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||||
FTE Staff Years | 44.6 | 44.5 | 48.5 | 52.9 | 52.6 | |||||||||||||||
Average FTE Staff Year Costs | 33,394 | 34,808 | 35,996 | 35,605 | 35,760 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditure Detail
| ||||||||||||||||||
1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and Benefits | 1,903,286 | 1,963,614 | 2,223,137 | 2,401,902 | 2,396,136 | |||||||||||||
Grants and Subsidies | 1,356 | |||||||||||||||||
Other Operating Costs | 796,133 | 1,106,925 | 988,775 | 1,270,734 | 1,112,701 | |||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,700,775 |
3,070,539 |
3,211,912 |
3,672,636 |
3,508,837 | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 1993-94 | 3,495,659 | |||||||||||||||||
Biennium Total |
6,196,434 |
6,282,451 |
7,181,473 | |||||||||||||||
Source of Funds
| |||||||||||||||||||
1994-95 Actual | 1995-96 Estimated | 1996-97 Estimated | 1997-98 Proposed | 1998-99 Proposed | |||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - State | 1,136,397 | 368,567 | 344,550 | 361,162 | 344,888 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal | 441,980 | 424,806 | 277,086 | 370,870 | 333,188 | ||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Governors Emergency | 24,999 | ||||||||||||||||||
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated | 2,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated | 874,444 | 1,791,148 | 2,056,271 | 2,413,098 | 2,360,421 | ||||||||||||||
State Toxics Control Account - State | 220,141 | 486,018 | 534,005 | 527,506 | 470,340 | ||||||||||||||
Annual Total |
2,700,775 |
3,070,539 |
3,211,912 |
3,672,636 |
3,508,837 | ||||||||||||||