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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…
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…
MDAC to Host International Trade Seminar in Biloxi
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host an international trade seminar for companies interested in learning more about export resources and assistance through the Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) on Monday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Bolton Building in Biloxi, Mississippi. “This seminar is a great opportunity for…
Are y’all ready for an old fashioned Barn Raising?
Are y’all ready for an old fashioned Barn Raising? Big day tomorrow for Mississippi children as we break ground on the new Children’s Barn and prepare to return the animals to the Ag Museum this Fall. Here’s our Media Advisory. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE ANDY GIPSON COMMISSIONER MEDIA ADVISORY For January…