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Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Rick Pate is running for re-election

Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate announced that he is seeking re-election in 2022.
May 26, 2021

Aderholt honors Jack Thompson

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, gave a speech this week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, honoring former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Jack Thompson, who passed away on Sunday. “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Jack Alexander Thompson from Montgomery, Alabama,” Aderholt said. “Jack … Continued
July 2, 2020

Sen. Jones appoints Ron Sparks as new regional director

Friday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his regional director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. “Ron has a long record of distinguished service to Alabama, and I know he’ll be an invaluable asset to my team,” … Continued
June 10, 2019

Farm Bill passes the House of Representatives

Wednesday, the bipartisan 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H.R.2, better known as the Farm Bill, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill covers agriculture subsidies, conservation, rural development and nutrition. The Farm Bill reauthorizes farm programs and directs the nation’s agricultural policy for the next five years. The House and Senate had both passed … Continued
December 13, 2018

McMillan gets service to agriculture award from Alabama Farmers Federation

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) was honored by the state’s largest farm organization at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 97th annual meeting on Monday in Montgomery. The award is the highest honor presented by the Farmers Federation. “I am humbled and truly honored to have been selected for this award,” McMillan said. … Continued
December 6, 2018

Chancellor of Troy University endorses Sen. Gerald Dial

Wednesday, the Chancellor of Troy University, Dr. Jack Hawkins, endorsed state Senator Gerald Dial in his race for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries against Rick Pate. Dr. Hawkins gave his endorsement based on “twenty-seven years of experience watching Gerald Dial’s honest, effective leadership.” Upon announcing his endorsement of the Ag candidate, Dr. Hawkins released the following statement: … Continued
July 12, 2018

Dial campaign wins national award for announcement ad

Last weekend, State Senator and AG Commissioner candidate Gerald Dial’s, R-Lineville, campaign was awarded a 2018 Pollie in Nashville, Tenn. The campaign’s announcement video, “It’s Dial Time” won in the Digital/Internet – Candidate Division. TV actors, writers, producers and directors have the Emmies; the movie industry has the Oscars; musicians have the Grammies; people in … Continued
April 17, 2018