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Will Jordan Sunbelt Ag Expo, Sweet Grown Alabama

by Will Jordan The 45th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicked off this past Tuesday in Moultrie, Ga. The Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year awards saw Darrel Haynes of Alabama, Wade Purvis of Florida and Bart Davis of Georgia receive their respective state farmer of the year awards. Other states recognized with Farmer of the Year Awards included …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, last week the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held their annual meeting in Wyoming. Commissioner, I understand you were there so can you tell us a bit about this event? NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry, Pest/Pest Control, Pollinators

In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand there is a new threat to Alabama’s honeybee colonies. Can you tell us about it? Again, if you believe you found a yellow-legged hornet, send a photo of the insect with the abdomen and legs visible to agi.alabama.gov/contact-us/ with the subject line “Invasive Species”. Or contact the …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Equine, Industry

In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner, I understand you’d like to share with us information about a big event that took place this past weekend. For more information about the Alabama Open Horseman Association annual state championship horse show, click here. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand you’d like to share information about a newly developed group that works together in the event of a state emergency. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

This week in our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Andy Tipton, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Food Safety/Ag Compliance Division is in this week for Commissioner Pate, and he talks with Sabrina Halvorson about how the Food Safety Division keeps our food supply safe. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Aquaculture, Industry

In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner we understand that August is a special month. Can you tell us about it? Click here to learn more about the catfish industry in Alabama. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, filling in for the Commissioner this week is Farmers Market Authority Director Don Wambles. Don, farmers markets are located at various points across the state, but for someone interested, where can they find them. Learn more on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) website.

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Farm Bill, Industry, Legislative

In this week’s “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, the Commissioner invites farmers around the state to attend their upcoming farm bill discussion public hearings. He and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) are providing an opportunity for those who will be impacted by the farm bill to offer input and voice their concerns. Commissioner, tell us more about …