Around the State with Commissioner Pate

Dan November 7, 2022 Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand a groundbreaking ceremony will be held in Auburn this Wednesday. What is this event for?

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate.

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