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Agriculture is Mississippi’s number one industry, employing approximately 30% of the state’s
work force either directly or indirectly. Learn more about Mississippi Agriculture HERE. |
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Mississipi Farmers Market to Celebrate 2010 Summer Kick-Off
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| Posted:6/7/2010 |
| The MS Farmers Market, located adjacent to the Fairgrounds, will celebrate its 2010 Summer Kick-off on Saturday , June 12, 2010 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. MORE
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High Winds a Cause of Concern for Farmers
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| Posted:5/24/2010 |
| The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce urges farmers to practice extreme caution when making pesticide applications this spring when especially high winds increase the chance of pesticide drift. MORE
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Assistance needed for MS Cattlemen in wake of Devastating Weather
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| Posted:5/6/2010 |
| Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture, Lester Spell and Sammy Blossom of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association are asking the public for donations in the form of fencing supplies to assist Mississippi cattlemen who received significant damage due to the recent storms that stretched across the State of Mississippi. MORE
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Proposed Regulations
Citizens can review the proposed regulations and offer input on all proposed rules. To contact our office please call 1.800.551.1830 or 601.359.1100.
You can also email your comments to
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Mississippi Accountability & Transparency Act
Transparency in Mississippi Government is a concerted effort to provide visibility, openness, and accessibility to state government financial activity for Mississippi taxpayers as mandated by the State Legislature. As part of our continuing effort to set new standards for transparency and accountability in state government, you can view a variety of financial data HERE.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE
P.O. Box 1609 / Jackson, MS 39215
121 N. Jefferson Street / Jackson, MS 39201
Telephone: 601.359.1100 / Fax: 601. 354.6290 |
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COMMISSIONER OF
AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE
Lester Spell, Jr., D.V.M. believes in agriculture's potential to make a positive difference in the lives of all Mississippians. |
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MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN
YOUR best source for information, equipment, plants and seeds...anything related to Mississippi Agriculture. Read an issue or learn how to advertise HERE. |
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MARKET DEVELOPMENT
The Market Development Division is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public's awareness of Mississippi 's agriculture commodities and the farmers and ranchers who produce them. |
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MISSISSIPPI MARKET MAKER
The program assists Mississippi agricultural producers in finding markets for their commodities and in providing an important link between producers and consumers. |
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MISSISSIPPI FARMERS MARKET
The Mississippi Farmers Market is open each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. |
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MISSISSIPPI COLISEUM &
STATE FAIR GROUNDS
Find more information on the State Fair, Concerts, Livestock Shows, Rodeos, Conventions & other events.. |
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AGRICULTURE &
FORESTRY MUSEUM
Discover Mississippi's proud agricultural legacy as you step back in time. Near one of the busiest intersections in Jackson, Mississippi you can park your vehicle, walk across a rustic bridge, and enter a bygone era. |
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MISSISSIPPI AGRI-TOURISM
For information about all U-Pick Operations, Farmers' Markets, Agricutural Meetings, and Festivals as well as a list of all farms that are open for onsite visits. |
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GIS REMOTE SENSING PROJECT
Through a cooperative program between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS), Mississippi cropland maps are now available online. |
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MISSISSIPPI FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Links fresh vegetable farmers with customers. Learn more about how it expands farmers markets, increase consumption of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, and how it provides benefits to low-income, nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children. |
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about how the MS Dept. of Agriculture is exploring current technologies & alternative energies for the agriculture community. |
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KEEP MISSISSIPPI BEAUTIFUL
Honor or remember someone dear to you by becoming a sponsor of the "Avenue of Magnolias" project. |
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