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Department of Agriculture to begin weekly listening sessions

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries will be holding a state-wide series of listening sessions hosted by Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate starting on Sept. 4, 2019, at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-Op in Selma, Alabama. The sessions will work to provide a former for the public to discuss and ask questions … Continued
August 23, 2019
Sunrise over misty grassland with wooden fence in the foreground.

Department accepting Century, Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm applications

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is accepting applications for the annual Century and Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. The purpose of both programs is to recognize family farms that have played a significant role in Alabama’s history.  A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at … Continued
June 21, 2019

Agriculture and Industries approves dozens of industrial hemp licenses

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has licensed dozens of growers, processors and universities to grow, cultivate, process and research industrial hemp in 2019. Commissioner Rick Pate said Thursday that ADAI has licensed 152 growers, 59 processors and five universities to participate in the state’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. “We have had a significant … Continued
April 19, 2019

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and the Alabama Agriculture Department Announces Breast Cancer Awareness Event

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 30th The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and the Joy to Life Foundation have teamed up as October serves as both Beef Month in Alabama and Breast Cancer Awareness Month nationwide. The three groups will hold a “Beef Up Breast Cancer … Continued
October 24, 2013

McMillan reports that Most of the Harvest is In

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) reports that Alabama’s harvest is right on schedule. Commissioner McMillan reported on Facebook, “Alabama’s 2013 harvest is in full swing, according to the latest report out from the USDA/AL Dept. of Ag Crop Progress & Condition Report. Corn is the … Continued
October 23, 2013

Kathy Peterson Suggests that Husband’s Problems Due to Illness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, former Republican Public Service Commission President Candidate Kathy Peterson took to Facebook to announce that her husband, Dale (a 2010 candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries) was suffering from age related memory loss.  Last week Dale Peterson was arrested for stealing almonds from a SAM’s … Continued
April 1, 2013

The State of Alabama Hires Dale Peterson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Associated Press is reporting that Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) has hired former Republican Primary rival Dale Peterson as a confidential assistant. The outspoken grassroots conservative who earned national acclaim with his gun toting YouTube campaign ad in the 2010 election. Dale Peterson said on … Continued
January 7, 2013

Romney Appoints McMillan National Co-Chairman of his Farmers and Ranchers for Romney Coalition

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Mitt Romney, Republican Presidential Candidate, announced in a written statement that he had formed his Farmers and Ranchers for Romney Coalition and had appointed National Co-Chairmen and members of the group’s advisory board. Alabama Commissioner of Alabama Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) was appointed a National Co-Chairman of … Continued
August 17, 2012