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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Gipson recognizes October as Mississippi Agritourism Month
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) administers the Mississippi Agritourism Limited Liability Program.
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Gipson provides updates ahead of the 2024 Mississippi State Fair
The Mississippi State Fair began as an agricultural exposition, and agriculture remains the heartbeat of this massive event over 160 years later.
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Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council Class meets
MAYC students learned about various aspects of Mississippi’s agriculture industry including regulatory services.
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Gipson meets with poultry growers and county officials in Wayne County
Gipson offered a short-term solution for counties currently updating tax valuations and discussed the need for a permanent legislative solution.
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August 2024 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period
Traps will be available for one-month intervals, dependent upon use and success.
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Extra day added to Mississippi State Fair schedule
This year, the Mississippi State Fair is adding the Agri-Puppets and Tumbleweed Crossing attractions inside Frontier Village.
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Gipson: Legislature must slam door shut on foreign land ownership
The new law’s limitations only apply to foreign adversaries such as China and Russia, and it even allows these enemies to hold up to 50 percent ownership in Mississippi farmland.
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Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Senior Day
Mississippi is home to approximately 70 farmers markets, 32 have been certified through MDAC’s Certified Farmers Market Program.
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Gipson announces new staff at MDAC
Gipson welcomed Major Steve Shows as Director of Security at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and Jennifer Boler as Director of Administration at MDAC.
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