Unsolicited Seed Packages Delivered to Alabama Residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) recently received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to […]
Economic Contribution Totals Support Ag, Forestry as a Top Alabama Industry
Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount […]
Commissioner Rick Pate Launches “Thank a Farmer” Initiative to Raise Awareness and Appreciation for Farmers
Montgomery, AL – Today, Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate unveiled the state’s “Thank a Farmer” initiative during a press conference held at Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery. The […]
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications Being Accepted
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the […]
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate Urges Congress to Provide Economic Relief to Farmers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Farmers across the state and nation are facing historic economic hardships. Record inflation, high input costs, high […]
USDA Designates Three Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has […]
USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate Announce Award of $5.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Alabama […]
Alabama Farmers Helping Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is working to assist farmers who suffered catastrophic losses […]
Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm Helene
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Helene, forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, the Alabama Department of […]
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Projects Announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – USDA has awarded the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) $495,000 to fund projects that strengthen […]