Commissioner Rick Pate

Education

Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award

The Alabama School Nutrition Association named Commissioner Rick Pate its Friend of the Year for helping provide students with millions of locally grown meals.

March 3, 2026

Department of Ag and Industries awards two farms $1.3M to strengthen food supply

Two family-owned Alabama farms received $1.3 million to innovate waste reduction and transform imperfect produce into value-added products.

November 25, 2025

2026 lieutenant governor race may hinge on friends and neighbors politics

Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will be the two horses in this contest.

August 6, 2025

Campaign finance reports shed light on the race for lieutenant governor

Four candidates for lieutenant governor filed campaign finance reports, revealing varied self-funding and cash contributions ahead of the 2026 election.

June 4, 2025

USDA increases funding for state meat and poultry inspection programs

The USDA's $14.54 million funding increase provided critical support for state meat and poultry inspection programs, strengthening the food supply chain.

May 28, 2025

Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19 as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama

The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities.

March 20, 2025

Commissioner Rick Pate launches “Thank a Farmer” initiative

The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from.

January 31, 2025