In 2003, the Franklin Conservation District became the entity within Franklin County that accepts agricultural burning applications and issues agricultural burning permits. The first step in obtaining an agricultural burn permit is determining whether or not you need one.

Permit is NOT required for the following:
- Orchard prunings
- Organic debris, along fence lines or irrigation/drainage ditches;
- Organic debris blown by wind
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You do not have to burn the above items on an official burn day, however:
- ​​The burning cannot occur during an air pollution episode or any stage of impaired air quality declared under RCW 70.94.715. Please call 1-800-406-5322 for daily information.
- The operator must notify the local fire department within the area where the burning is to be conducted.

Permit IS required for the following:
- Whole field burns - Cereal and Non-Cereal (Wheat stubble, CRP, alfalfa seed, etc.)
- Spot burning within fields (In specific areas for weed, disease, or pest control)
- Orchard removal
- Burning of baled residue (Broken, mildewed, diseased, or otherwise pest ridden bales)

When burning the above items you must have a permit, notify your local fire department, and call the burn hotline (1-800-406-5322) to make sure it is a burn day based on air quality criteria.