A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm Hosted Inaugural Mental Health First Aid Training
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Today, leaders from several organizations across the state of Alabama participated in a Mental Health First Aid training hosted by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. The trainings are a vital part of the newly launched A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative. The Alabama Department of Mental Health, an essential partner in this initiative, will provide the training and related resources. The A Healthy You, A Healthy Farm initiative, including the Mental Health First Aid trainings, are... read more ❯
Animal Food Facility Registration and Qualified Facility Attestation FAQs
The biennial food facility registration renewal period is open until December 31, 2020. This is the time for: Animal food facilities to renew their food facility registration
Animal food facilities that are qualified facilities to resubmit their qualified facility attestation. If you are the owner, operator, or agent in charge of either a domestic or foreign facility that is engaged in manufacturing/processing, packing, or holding of food for human or animal consumption in the United States, you must register your food... read more ❯
Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program & Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program Applications due by December 1, 2020
Montgomery, Ala. - Commissioner Rick Pate is pleased to announce the Livestock Market Direct Payment Program and the Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program. Applications for each program will be available at agi.alabama.gov or crf.alabama.gov at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 and the deadline to submit applications is December 1, 2020. Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19. Commissioner Pate and agricultural stakeholders developed a broad based relief plan to support agribusiness in the State of Alabama. In August, Gov. Kay Ivey... read more ❯
Resources for Animal Food Producers in the Southeastern United States Affected by Tropical Storm Eta
As Tropical Storm Eta approaches the southeastern United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reminds those who may be affected by storm waters about resources available for animal food producers who may be harvesting, mixing, storing or distributing grains and other foods for animals. The FDA reminds harvesters that crops harvested from flooded fields are often unacceptable because of contamination. Flood waters, which are different from pooled rain water, may contain sewage, pathogenic organisms, pesticides, chemical... read more ❯
Auburn's Bacteriology Lab is Offering Additional Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Options for Companion Animals and Horses
Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Laboratory now offers antibiotic sensitivity testing for organisms resistant to antibiotics on the routine companion animal and equine panels. The gram positive panel includes zones of inhibition for Enterococcus spp. against ciprofloxacin, linezolid, and minocycline; zones of inhibition for Staphylococcus spp. against azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, linezolid, and minocycline; and zones of inhibition for Streptococcus spp. against azithromycin, ciprofloxacin (B-hemolytic only), and linezolid (B-hemolytic only.) The gram negative panel includes zones of inhibition for Acinetobacter spp. against ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin,... read more ❯
J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Lab in Elba Seeking Applications for Job Lab Director
Director, J.B. Taylor Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Lab System Description:
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking qualified applicants for Director of J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Laboratory in Elba, Alabama. J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Lab is a satellite branch laboratory within the Alabama Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) system. Elba is located in rural southeastern Alabama (Coffee County), less than two hours from the beaches of the Gulf Coast, and 38 miles from the Florida State Line. Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Lab is... read more ❯
Deadline Extended for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program (AASP) Poultry Grower Programs
Due to statewide power outages last week as a result of Hurricane Zeta, the application deadline for the AASP Breeder, Broiler and Pullet Grower programs has been extended to Friday, November 13, 2020. Eligible grower should visit crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov to apply. read more ❯
Livestock Shelters Open in Alabama in Preparation for Tropical Storm Zeta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Zeta, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide a temporary sheltering facility for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Zeta will be exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection. The Alabama A&M Agribition Center located at 4925 Moore’s Mill Rd, Huntsville, AL 35811, will open effective immediately. The shelter is only equipped to shelter livestock, not... read more ❯
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 50% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $500.00. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will administer this non-competitive grant program by processing applications for cost share funds, and issuing reimbursements... read more ❯
ADAI Launches 2021 Applications for Growing and Processing Industrial Hemp
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will accept hemp applications from eligible growers and processors/handlers, using a new online application system starting, TODAY, October 13, 2020. Applications will be available at agi.alabama.gov/hempapp at 9:00 am, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The final day to apply for a hemp license is November 30, 2020 by 5:00 pm (CST). In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI... read more ❯