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MDAC Launches New Online Resource for Mississippi Timber Industry

Press Release: MDAC Launches New Online Resource for Mississippi Timber Industry Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture of Commerce (MDAC) is launching a website dedicated to marketing Mississippi’s abundant timber and forest products. The site is now live and can be accessed at https://timber.mdac.ms.gov/. “Some time…

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Representing Mississippi in the Netherlands

Proud to be with USDA representing the great State of Mississippi on this first ever Agricultural Trade Mission to the Netherlands, gateway to Europe. Looking for positive developments for our forest products, grain, beef, poultry, sweet potatoes and more.

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Genuine MS Support!

Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson and MDAC Continue Efforts to Serve Storm Victims JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) continue efforts to serve Mississippians affected by recent storms, as Commissioner Gipson and MDAC employees visited Silver City Tuesday. “Our hearts go out to…

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Sixteen Years of Public Service!

I had not taken the time in over five years to get an updated photograph, but I finally did this month. As I did so, it caused me to reflect on my sixteen years in public service. In that time we have seen a lot change in Mississippi. Some changes were for the good; some…

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National Ag Week!

What a great day – Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate National Ag Day in Mississippi! Congratulations to Leslie Gipson who won first place in the cow milking contest against yours truly! And congratulations to Kayla Thompson TV of WJTV who won first place in the reporters’ contest! Great respect and congratulations to Morgan…

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Good article in today’s Magnolia Tribune

Good article in today’s Magnolia Tribune. The success of Mississippi Agriculture is a testament to the resiliency of our farmers, ranchers and landowners who continue to persevere through great economic adversity. I’ll be traveling to Booneville in North Mississippi tomorrow to speak at the Prentiss County Farm Bureau 100 Year Celebration. Thank a Farmer for…

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MS Hometown Rodeo Series!

Big Announcement! Our Genuine MS program is working hard to bring you the Mississippi Hometown Rodeo Series, coming to a hometown near you! Here are our dates so far. Macon, Mississippi April 14 and 15th Saltillo, Mississippi May 12 and 13th Natchez, Mississippi July 4th Killebrew Rodeo in the Mississippi Coliseum, July 28 and 29th…

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Birthday Wish List

Wow, today is my Birthday and I’m excited about Christmas and the the New Year. Recently I was asked for thoughts on the upcoming Legislative Session, so consider this my Birthday List for the 2023 Session! From Commissioner Andy Gipson: As a former member myself, I greatly appreciate our Mississippi Legislature; it’s a huge job…

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Announcing the Release of First-Ever Book on the Unique and Meaningful History of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce

Announcing the Release of First-Ever Book on the Unique and Meaningful History of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is releasing the first-ever book on the unique and meaningful history of the state agency. The…

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Mississippi Farm Marketplace

Farmers statewide can now register at no cost to sell direct to consumers during the growing season, through the Mississippi Farm Marketplace! As an online service to Mississippi Farmers and Consumers, we founded the Mississippi Farm Marketplace where producers can list all types of agricultural products and foods for sale directly to consumers. Farmers can…

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