Statewide health campaign for local, healthy food
Gipson and MDAC are working with health officials, nutritionists and other organizations around the state to develop the MMSHA website and its resources.
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Key leadership assignments at Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Lassiter, Patrick named to new MDAC roles.
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Gipson to run for Governor in 2027
He becomes the first candidate to publicly declare his intentions to run.
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Mississippi State Fair details announced
Montell Jordan and All-4-One, Cory Asbury, Ronnie McDowell and Maddie & Tae with Tayler Holder will all perform.
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May 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: 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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