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 […]

This week marks one year since the official launch of the state branding program, Genuine MS. “This has been a great year for Genuine MS. This program is still in its infancy, and our team is working hard to increase membership and raise brand awareness,” remarked Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. “I encourage […]

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is the host of the newly launched podcast to promote the state’s agricultural branding program, Genuine MS. Gipson kicked off the Genuine MS podcast series with an introductory episode featuring special guests Paige Manning, Market Development Director at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and Don van […]

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was joined by Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick, Mississippi Senate Agriculture Chairman Billy Hudson and Mississippi House of Representatives Agriculture Chairman Bill Pigott as Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation declaring March 14, 2019, as Agriculture Day in the State of Mississippi. “I appreciate Governor Bryant […]