Gipson: Celebrating Mississippi’s Agricultural Trade
Agriculture is a global industry. One of every three acres of production is bound for international markets.
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Gipson and MDAC Celebrate National Ag Day
Blueberries are native to the Southeast and grow especially well in the Pine Belt of south Mississippi.
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Ag Commissioner Gipson advocates for Mississippi farmers
Illegal imports continue to impact the U.S. seafood industry, including that of Mississippi being a coastal state and the nation’s largest producer of catfish.
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MDAC to host farmers market manager workshop
Feb 26, 2025- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a workshop for farmers market managers, staff, volunteers
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2025 Dixie National Parade Saturday
This event traditionally kicks-off rodeo competitions will include an array of rodeo queens, marching bands, and more.
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February 2025 Wild Hog Control Program application period
MDAC provides “smart” traps to landowners and managers for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry lands in Mississippi.
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Gipson reaffirms merit-based principles, prohibits discriminatory DEI practices
The Commissioner’s Order issued today reaffirms the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC’s) commitment to merit-based principles.
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Promotional partnership between MDAC and University of Southern Mississippi
Jan 15, 2025-Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and
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Gipson encourages Mississippi-grown Christmas tree purchases
Mississippi is currently home to 29 Christmas tree farms statewide.
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Gipson announces details ahead of the 60th Dixie National Rodeo
For the first time ever, the Dixie National Rodeo is adding a high school rodeo event on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
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