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Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo and Mississippi Agriculture and Outdoor Expo
Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Details for Major IPRA Rodeo and Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo to Be Held at the Mississippi Fairgrounds JACKSON, Miss. – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson held a press conference announcing details for the Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, the largest International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) rodeo in the…
From the Netherlands to Meridian!
One of our last visits in the Netherlands was to the famous Kuekenhof Tulip Gardens where hundreds of millions of tulip bulbs are produced each year. Did you know that our own Mississippi has a major connection to this region and its tulips? Since 1919, Van Zyverden, our own Mississippi company locally based in Meridian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The State Fair is here!
SCHEDULE OF STATE FAIR EVENTS, Friday October 7, Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th! Commissioner Gipson invites everyone to attend the 163rd Mississippi State Fair and announces the schedule of Mississippi State Fair events taking place today, Friday, October 7, through Sunday, October 9, 2022. All events take place on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds….