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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

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

It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. The Commissioner talks about a big event taking place this Tuesday called Apple Crunch Day. Schools across Alabama will show their support for fresh, local produce by crunching into an apple on “Apple Crunch Day” this Tuesday, October 18th at 10:50 a.m. The Alabama Farm to …

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2023 Hemp Applications Now Being Accepted in Alabama

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Hemp, Specialty Crops

Alabama hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities can now apply for an industrial hemp license from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). Applications are now being accepted online only through the Kelly Registration System. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI with the development of a licensing and inspection …

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Around the State with Commissioner Pate

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

In our weekly ‘Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate’, we talk about the fact  September is National Chicken Month. And Commissioner, why is the poultry industry so important to Alabama? More information is available on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Facebook page, or go to their website to learn more about other programs.

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A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm Hosted Mental Health Training in Troy

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

(ADAI/TROY, AL) — Leaders from several organizations across the state of Alabama participated in a QPR, (Question, Persuade, Refer) training hosted by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). The trainings are a vital part of the A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative. The Alabama Department of Mental Health, an essential partner in this initiative, is assisting in …

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ADAI Deadline for Century & Heritage Farm Applications is Aug. 26

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

A reminder from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) that applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs are due Friday, August 26. ADAI created these programs to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same …

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ADAI Pate responds to Borden Dairy Production Facility Closures

Dan Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Dairy, Education

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/08-24-2022) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is aware of the upcoming closure of the Borden Dairy production facilities in Dothan, Ala. and Hattiesburg, Miss. on September 30 and the effect it will have on school milk contracts. Borden Dairy packages 8 oz. cartons of milk for schools, so while the packaging will be limited, the supply …

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Century & Heritage Farm Applications Being Accepted in Alabama

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

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced they are now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. These programs are designed to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 …