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Mississippi Farmers Market Begins 2012 Season

2/6/2012
The Mississippi Farmers Market began its 2012 season this past Saturday. » MORE

First-Ever Statewide Restaurant Nutrition Program - "Eat Healthy MS"

1/27/2012
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) today unveiled a groundbreaking statewide initiative called “Eat Healthy Mississippi” that aims to make great strides in helping Mississippi remove its status as the “fattest state in the nation.” In a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Phil Bryant, along with Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith and Healthy Dining President Anita Jones-Mueller, joined the MHRA in launching this major healthy lifestyle program to encourage Mississippi citizens to eat more healthfully when dining out. » MORE

Meeting for Growers interested in becoming authorized EBT retailers

1/6/2012
New Marketing Opportunity Available to MS Fruit and Vegetable Producers » MORE

News Archive Farm Market Prices

View current Mississippi Farm Market Prices for CATTLE and GRAIN.

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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.

	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 Agriculture is Mississippi’s number one industry, employing approximately 30% of the state’s work force either directly or indirectly. » More
	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 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 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 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 Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. » More
	Mississippi Coliseum and State Fairgrounds Find more information on the State Fair, Concerts, Livestock Shows, Rodeos, Conventions & other events. » More			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 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 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 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