Mississippi Farmers Markets certified by MDAC
MDAC has certified 32 farmers markets in 25 counties as part of the Mississippi Certified Farmers Market Program this year.
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Mississippi State Fair dates, entertainment lineup announced
Visitors to the annual State Fair can purchase general admission tickets and fair ride wristbands online for the first time in the fair’s history.
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Democrats seek Fitch recusal, boycott of State Fair
The case is about the alleged funneling of money to high-profile figures, including former NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
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MDAC hosts inbound timber trade mission
MDAC provided the visiting timber buyers with an exclusive look into Mississippi sawmills.
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Mississippi Pickle Fest set for Saturday
Competitions such as the Pickle Eating Contest and Pickle Jar Packing Contest will take place during this event.
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Gipson Announces May 2024 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period v
In Mississippi alone, wild hogs cause more than $60 million in damages annually.
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Gipson Joins USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to India
The delegation includes 47 U.S. businesses and organizations, as well as officials from 11 State Departments of Agriculture.
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Gipson applauds USDA approval of EFRP assistance
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program is a cost-share program that provides financial and technical assistance to owners of nonindustrial private forestland.
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Feeding the Economy report details Mississippi’s agricultural impact
The study estimates the economic contributions made by the food industry to the U.S. economy.
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April marks Mississippi Native Plant Month
Mississippi is home to more than 2,700 native plant species which include trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers.
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