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, […]

One word: cheesecake. It’s something that we all crave from time to time. Some like theirs plain, while others prefer to drizzle strawberry or blueberry sauce or other appetizing toppings over theirs. Some dessert connoisseurs even prefer a rich, flavored center. Whether it is layered or not, baked or unbaked, this is one dessert that […]

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 […]

With July being National Picnic Month, this is a great time to enjoy summer and the beauty she brings—blossoming flowers, ripe fruits, and bright skies. To get started, all you need is a blanket or quilt—or a table if you prefer. While the world is battling the COVID-19 pandemic and with health officials recommending that […]

Everyone knows that “milk does a body good.” Dairy foods contain nine essential nutrients that are important for building strong bones and healthy bodies. Dairy foods are great sources of protein and calcium for people in all walks of life, including adults, seniors and athletes. Just one 8-ounce serving of milk has 8 grams of […]

Some meat processing plants in the Midwest were closed, at least temporarily, because their workers have been exposed to the new coronavirus. There are rising concerns that there could soon be shortages of beef, pork and poultry in supermarkets across the nation. On Thursday, May 7, Commissioner Andy Gispon talked about our food sources. He […]