Did you know that in 2022: Mississippi is ranked #1 in Catfish production. Mississippi has 205 catfish operations. There were 34,100 acres across the state that were used for catfish production. Production value was $258 Million. The Genuine MS Program has 3 Raised members who offer Mississippi catfish! Delta Pride Catfish, located in Isola, produces […]

July 28-July 30 Make the most of the end of summer with a weekend of exciting activities that the whole family can enjoy! The Mississippi Fairgrounds is offering a weekend of entertainment the last weekend of July! The Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo will be in the Mississippi Coliseum Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 […]

Mississippi’s Independent Retailers are the backbone of our great state. Let’s take a moment to recognize and honor the countless hours of hard work and dedication that our community leaders, families, and neighbors have put into our local businesses by shopping local during Independent Retailer Month! In our program, we have a variety of Mississippi […]

Read Mooore about our Dairy Farmers!  Did you know? Mississippi is home to around 7,000 dairy cows. On average, these cows produce 4.9 gallons of milk each day! In 2022, a whopping 10.4 million gallons of milk were produced – a truly impressive feat! Mississippi is home to 47 dairy farms, with each farm averaging […]

Happy Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month!! Why is it important to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? According to the USDA, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. They also may protect against certain types of […]

May is National Beef Month! Did you know that Beef is the largest agriculture industry in the US with production totaling 27.9 million pounds in 2021? There are 91.9 million head of cattle in the US. 91.9 million cattle that must be cared for daily, 365 days a year. Long days and longer nights for […]

Mississippi Native Plant Month On March 6, 2023, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined Governor Tate Reeves in signing Senate Bill 2137 into law designating April as Mississippi Native Plant Month in order to preserve the heritage and importance of native plants for clean air, water and soil stability, and for related purposes. […]

Are you a local farmers market manager or staffer interested in growing and improving your farmers market? The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has a great opportunity for you! Make plans to attend their upcoming Farmers Market Manager Workshop on Friday, March 31, at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. The purpose of this […]