This May, during National Beef Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Genuine MS® beef producers—families and farms dedicated to raising quality beef while stewarding the land and supporting local communities. From the rolling hills of Central Mississippi to the Gulf Coast and beyond, these farmers offer everything from Angus to Wagyu and beyond. Here’s a […]

The holiday season is filled with many traditions—cooking with family, spending time together, and sharing wonderful memories that have grown richer over the years. This year, make your holiday even more meaningful with gifts that celebrate the heart of Mississippi. Whether you’re preparing a festive meal or searching for the perfect present, Genuine MS® offers […]

Agriculture is Mississippi’s largest industry, so it should not be surprising to find that agritourism is one of the state’s fastest growing tourist markets, generating around $150 million every year! Agritourism is defined as a commercial enterprise that combines tourism with agricultural production or processing to attract visitors to a farm, ranch or other agricultural […]

As summer reaches its peak and your garden is abundant with warm-season vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, it’s time to start planning for the fall. Many cool-season crops need to be planted in mid to late summer to ensure a successful autumn harvest, while others, like garlic, should be planted in the fall for next […]

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced a new local food initiative between Mississippi farmers and food banks at the Mississippi Food Network in Jackson. Commissioner Gipson was joined by Dr. Charles Beady, Jr., CEO of the Mississippi Food Network; Michael Ledger, CEO and President of Feeding the Gulf Coast; and Cathy Pope, CEO […]

Genuine MS® is roundin’-up its members for the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. Our concession stand will open on February the 3rd in Barn 14. We will be open daily with a snacks and drinks. We are proud to be providing items that will help keep you going throughout the day. Brown Bottling will […]

As Christmas approaches and time is running short, there is barely time to get it things done. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be overwhelming with shopping, cooking and holiday obligations. The one thing that we all need during this festive time is a Christmas tree. Some of us will have artificial, […]

The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum has partnered with Chuck Rhoads, Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Keep the Reservoir Beautiful/Pearl River Experience, USDA, Genuine MS® and a hand full of farmers to create a “living exhibit” made from canned vegetables and surrounded by live produce, fruit trees and plants that are grown in Mississippi. The concept behind […]