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MEET COMMISSIONER RICK PATE

"I believe we are doing important work to protect our food supply, animal health, environment and fair commerce, while promoting Alabama-grown food and products."

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Latest News

Commissioner Pate Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE and...
Published 3/5/2026 in Alabama Agriculture & Industries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to recent warmer temperatures, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner Rick Pate and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier encourage... read more ❯
Commissioner Pate Receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of...
Published 3/2/2026 in Alabama Agriculture & Industries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s (ASNA) annual meeting, Commissioner Rick Pate was awarded their Friend of the Year award.“I am truly... read more ❯
ADAI is Accepting Applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block...
Published 2/11/2026 in Alabama Agriculture & Industries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty... read more ❯
ADAI Supports CWD Genomic Testing for Deer Breeders
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) funding to help the captive cervid herd in Alabama... read more ❯
USDA Names Trump Administration Appointees to the Alabama Farm Service...
Published 1/15/2026 in Alabama Agriculture & Industries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate is proud to see five outstanding leaders selected to serve on the Alabama USDA... read more ❯
USDA Designates 19 Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Published 1/9/2026 in Alabama Agriculture & Industries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated a total of 19 Alabama counties... read more ❯