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Your Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce

Friends, I made it official by qualifying earlier this month, and I, Andy Gipson, ask for your continued support and your vote to further the work we’ve already begun since I took office as your Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. I am a conservative Republican; a proven hard worker with a strong record of…

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#GenuineMS

Below is an article I recently penned, that was published just last week in the Mississippi Association of Supervisors statewide magazine. For all our Mississippians who live in the country like us, I felt you might like to read it, too. Thanks, Andy G. GRATEFUL TO SERVE AS YOUR AG AND COMMERCE COMMISSIONER ​It was…

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I ask for your vote!

For the fourth time during my career in public service, I made the trip to our Mississippi Republican Party headquarters to qualify to serve the good people of Mississippi, the best state in the country. I’m seeking your continued support to serve as Mississippi’s proven, experienced conservative Republican Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Let’s keep…

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Trade between Mississippi and India

Big plans for the New Year! In just two weeks, Gov. Bryant, Glenn McCullough Jr., I and other Mississippi officials will welcome the newly appointed Consul General of India to Mississippi. India is the world’s fastest growing country, soon to overtake China in population. It is also the world’s most populous democracy, a nuclear power and…

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Wild Hogs

Wild hogs are a nuisance in all 82 counties of Mississippi. Earlier today we hosted a meeting of the Beaver and Wild Hog Control Advisory Board. Attendees today included legislative leaders Chairmen Bill Pigott and Scott Bounds, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture, Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi State University Extension Service, the Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and…

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Some Thoughts About Our Legislature and The Legislative Session.

Some Thoughts About Our Legislature and The Legislative Session. It’s hard to believe, but the 2019 legislative session will be here before we know it. As we head into Christmastime, we should remember to thank our local legislators, our Mississippi House and Senate members. Right now they are balancing the holidays with preparing to spend…

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Lazy Acre Christmas Tree Farm

Visited Lazy Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Chunky, Newton County today! Brought back a surprise #GenuineMS Christmas Tree to headquarters, the main office of your Department of Agriculture and Commerce! Thanks to my friend Michael May of Lazy Acres.

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Speaking Engagements as your AG Commissioner

I’m so very grateful for the many invitations and opportunities to speak to folks around the State of Mississippi. This week was jam-packed, and my 2019 speaking schedule is filling up very quickly. Had a chance to speak personally with several thousand folks this week, all over Mississippi. I’d love to come speak to your…

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Lab Grown Meat Interview

In case you missed it, here’s the link to my interview today on our fight against fake meat. This ran on WLBT and Fox 40 News. Share for your friends . Let’s keep our meat 🥩 #GenuineMS! With my friend Andy Berry of the Cattlemens Association. Whether you are a cattleman or a consumer, you…

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Andy Gipson for Ag Commissioner

I, Andy Gipson, am pleased to announce that I will stand for reelection as your Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. As when you elected me to the Legislature in 2007, I promise you I will continue to move forward with integrity, leadership and vision for the next generation. I will always stand for what’s right…

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