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 […]

Happy National Women’s History month! This month we would like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of our Genuine MS® businesses who are women owned. Whether you offer grown, raised, crafted, or made in Mississippi products, your contribution to this program does not go unnoticed! We have a wide range of […]

Genuine MS® is on its way to Memphis, Tenn., for the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show on February 24th and 25th. Stop by and see us Friday, February 24 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday, February 25 – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm at the Renasant Convention Center. Our booth number is 3905, […]