Genuine MS podcast, Episode 9: “Mississippi on the Mooove”, explores the dairy industry in the Magnolia State. Our guests today tell you, dairy farming is not just a job, it is a way of life. Cows must be milked every day, several times a day, even on holidays. Farmers in this industry work hard, but […]

Genuine MS podcast, Episode 8, Leaders in the Field is focusing on producers who bring Mississippi to the leading edge of technology. From all-natural, plant-based bio-remediation and erosion control products, to custom manufactured agriculture equipment, to molecular container systems for palletized cargo, we are genuinely blessed to have these producers in this state. Each of […]

There is something to be said about foods with a Southern flair. Whether it’s our sweet desserts made from recipes handed-down for generations or the secret ingredients we use to flavor our food. This episode features three Genuine MS Crafted members, Mary Jennifer Russell owner of Sugaree’s in New Albany, Joan Anderson owner of C.J.’s […]

Episode 6, Reelin’ It In, delves into Mississippi’s catfish industry. While the Mississippi Delta is dubbed the “Catfish Capital of the World,” the state is #1 in catfish production in the country. Commissioner Gipson explores topics pertaining to the catfish industry with farmers and experts as they share their stories and experiences with listeners. Guests […]

In episode five of the Genuine MS podcast, Commissioner Gipson leads the discussion on “Wood at Work,” emphasizing the state’s billion-dollar forestry industry and its direct relationship to goods grown, made and crafted right here in Mississippi. Guests include Greg Harkins, Master Craftsman and owner of Harkins Chairs out of Canton, Pat Thomasson, CEO and […]

Commissioner Gipson explores the state’s beekeeping industry and Mississippi wildflowers during the Beauty and the Bees episode. He talks with Sarah Kountouris of Madison with Keep Mississippi Beautiful about the Wildflower Trail of Mississippi program. Guests Dr. Jeff Harris with Mississippi State University’s Extension Service and Leilani Rosenbaum of Shroomdom and MisBEEhaving Bees from Poplarville […]

This farm-to-table themed episode, Let’s Eat Local,  highlights Mississippi’s award-winning chef Derek Emerson and farmers Jody Reyer of Reyer Farms in Lena, Leigh Bailey of Salad Days in Flora, and Van Killen of Two Dog Farms in Flora, all of whom provide fresh meat and produce for Emerson’s restaurants. Emerson is the owner of four […]

This week’s Genuine MS Podcast Episode 2, Sippin’ in the ‘SIP,  is available. It features members of the craft beverage industry as they share their personal stories with listeners and discussed their experience in the industry. In this episode, Commissioner Gipson speaks with some of Mississippi’s firsts in the craft beverage industry: Leslie Henderson of […]