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Mississippi Farmers Market to Extend Days of Operation

5/14/2012
Warmer weather means more fresh Mississippi-grown fruits and vegetables ready for harvest. Starting this Tuesday, May 15th, the Mississippi Farmers Market will extend its days of operation to accommodate for the increase of available produce. Summer operating hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. » MORE

MDAC Launches New Online System for Registering Pesticides

4/11/2012
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) introduced the Pesticide Products Registration Online System in 2011 to overwhelming support from businesses nationwide. In its first year of operation as a pilot system, over 80 percent of businesses took advantage of this user-friendly online application as a simple, convenient, and affordable way to register pesticides for sale or distribution in the State of Mississippi. » MORE

Farmers Market Manager Workshop Scheduled for May 12, 2012

4/9/2012
The opportunity for farmers market managers, staff, volunteers, and board members to learn strategies for managing a farmers market more effectively and efficiently is being made available through a Farmers Market Manager Workshop on May 10th in Jackson, Mississippi. » MORE


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Farm Market Prices

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Public Accountability

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.

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. » MORE.

About the Commissioner

The Commissioner of Agriculture
and Commerce

Mississippi welcomes Cindy Hyde-Smith as the newly elected Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. To learn more about her.... » More

Mississippi Agriculture Snapshot

Mississippi Agriculture Snapshot

Agriculture is Mississippi’s number one industry, employing approximately 30% of the state’s work force either directly or indirectly. » More

Mississippi Market Bulletin

Mississippi Market Bulletin

Your best source for information, equipment, plants and seeds and anything related to Mississippi Agriculture. Read an issue or learn how to advertise. » More

Market Development

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. » More

Mississippi Market Maker

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. » More

Mississippi Farmers Market

Mississippi Farmers Market

The Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson is the place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown across our great state. It is open each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. » More

Mississippi Coliseum & State Fair Grounds

Mississippi Coliseum and State Fairgrounds

Find more information on the State Fair, Concerts, Livestock Shows, Rodeos, Conventions & other events. » More

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Agriculture and 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. » More

Mississippi Agri-Tourism

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. » More

GIS Remote Sensing Project

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. » More

Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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. » More

Keep Mississippi Beautiful

Honor or remember someone dear to you by becoming a sponsor of the "Avenue of Magnolias" project. » More