Department of Agriculture
Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
Current Budget | 891.3 | 37,732 | 180,799 | 218,531 |
2019-21 Maintenance Level | 891.3 | 37,771 | 181,013 | 218,784 |
Difference from 2017-19 | 0.0 | 39 | 214 | 253 |
% Change from 2017-19 | 0.0% | 0.10% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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Gypsy Moth Eradication | 2.3 | 176 | 518 | 694 |
Soil Health Initiative | 0.50 | 200 | 0 | 200 |
Shellfish IPM Research | 0.0 | 0 | 650 | 650 |
Greenhouse Emission Limits | 0.10 | 0 | 84 | 84 |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 2.9 | 376 | 1,252 | 1,628 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 3 | 17 | 20 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 3 | 17 | 20 |
2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes |
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Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Attorney General | 0.0 | 4 | 18 | 22 |
DES Central Services | 0.0 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 93 | 122 | 215 |
Central Services OFM | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2019-21 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 104 | 150 | 254 |
Total Policy Changes | 2.9 | 483 | 1,419 | 1,902 |
2019-21 Policy Level | 894.2 | 38,254 | 182,432 | 220,686 |
Difference from 2017-19 | 2.9 | 522 | 1,633 | 2,155 |
% Change from 2017-19 | 0.33% | 1.4% | 0.90% | 0.99% |
Policy Changes
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, utilities, parking, and contracts; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street child care center; small agency services; and the department’s enterprise applications. (Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) for statewide financial applications, One Washington, and other OFM central services. (Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Gypsy Moth Eradication
Moth trapping efforts in the summer of 2019 identified three types of non-native gypsy moths in Washington state: Asian, European, and Hokkaido moths. This is the first occurrence of Hokkaido gypsy moths in North America. The department will conduct eradication treatments in the spring of 2020 and follow-up monitoring to ensure these harmful pests do not reproduce. Gypsy moths are very damaging to trees and negatively impact the timber industry and the state's trust lands. If trees are destroyed, this can negatively harm water quality and salmon habitat. State funds will be used to secure federal grants to help pay for the cost of treatment and monitoring. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
Soil Health Initiative
Improving the health of agricultural soils can increase crop yield, improve food nutrients, enhance carbon sequestration and improve water quality. The department will coordinate with Washington State University on developing best management practices for improving soil health across the diverse agricultural systems in Washington. A baseline of soil health will be developed statewide and research will be conducted with a focus on dryland agriculture in eastern Washington. Additional funding assistance will be pursued from federal grants and other sources. (General Fund - State)
Shellfish IPM Research
The department will conduct research to assist with the development of an integrated pest management (IPM) plan to address burrowing shrimp in oyster beds in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. When implementing this funding, the department must consult with the departments of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Willapa-Grays Harbor working group. (General Fund - State, Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State)
Greenhouse Emission Limits
Contingent on passage of executive request legislation, the department will develop a strategy to reduce agency greenhouse gas emissions and participate in a work group to align Washington state emission targets with the latest scientific guidance. (General Fund - State, Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 1.5 percent, up to a maximum of $22 per month. (Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated, Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Acct - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, other funds)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of state archiving and state records center costs from the Secretary of State’s Office. (General Fund - State)
Attorney General
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of legal service charges from the Attorney General’s Office. (Agricultural Local Account - Non-Appropriated, Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Acct - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, other funds)
Central Services OFM
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) for statewide financial applications, One Washington, and other OFM central services. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)