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Cost-Share Program announced to Assist Fruit & Vegetable Growers

5/24/2013
Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is currently offering a cost-share program to provide financial assistance to Mississippi fruit and vegetable farmers receiving Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification. ...MORE

Mississippi Farmers Market to Extend Days of Operation

5/15/2013
Warmer weather means more fresh Mississippi-grown fruits and vegetables ready for harvest. Beginning Thursday, May 16, the Mississippi Farmers Market will extend its days of operation to accommodate for the increase of available produce. ...MORE

MDAC Suspends License of Johnston Seed Company

3/26/2013
MDAC has suspended the seed dealer license of Johnston Seed Company, Inc., of Ashburn, Georgia, for ...MORE

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	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. The Mississippi Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 am until 2 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 AgriTourism 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