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  • Alabama Farmers Federation Honors Pate for Achievements as Ag Commissioner

    Marlee Jackson, Alabama Farmers Federation|Dec 1, 2024

    Rick Pate's down-to-earth demeanor and preference for practical solutions has helped him lead the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) for the last six years. As commissioner, Pate has balanced regulatory responsibilities while investing in programs to help farmers. Many of those producers were on hand today when Pate received the Alabama Farmers Federation Service to Agriculture Award during the organization's annual meeting in Montgomery. Pate said he's humbled to accept the a...

  • Alabama Farmers Federation Honors AU's Patterson for Service to Agriculture

    Marlee Jackson, Alabama Farmers Federation|Dec 1, 2024

    Dr. Paul Patterson has held countless conversations with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders during his tenure at Auburn University (AU). As College of Agriculture dean and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES), he's not just heard their concerns. He's listened. Patterson has used feedback to improve AU's agricultural programs while strengthening trust with groups such as the Alabama Farmers Federation. For that impact, he received the Federation's Service...