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03/24/2023Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Hosts Easter Event at the Ag Museum
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03/24/2023MALTB Ongoing Investigation into Theft Ring in Tate and Panola Counties Leads to Multiple Arrests
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03/21/2023Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson and MDAC Celebrate National Ag Day; Governor Reeves Signs Proclamation Declaring March 21, 2023, Ag Day in Mississippi
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03/20/2023Ag Commissioner Gipson and MDAC to Celebrate National Ag Day at State Capitol
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03/16/2023MDAC to Host Farmers Market Manager Workshop Friday, March 31
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03/14/2023MCEF and SkillsUSA Donate Multiple Guard Houses to Mississippi State Fairgrounds
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03/13/2023Agriculture Commissioner Announces Inaugural Mississippi Hometown Rodeo Series for 2023
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03/06/2023April Designated as Native Plant Month in State of Mississippi; MDAC to Promote Mississippi Native Plant Month and Educate the Public on its Importance
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03/06/2023MDAC Now Accepting Applications for Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
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03/01/2023MDAC Recognizes March 1-7, 2023, as National Weights and Measures Week
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03/01/2023Yazoo County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Walthall County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Union County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Tippah County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Sunflower County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Stone County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Smith County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Simpson County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Scott County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Rankin County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions; State Representative Showing with Rankin County Youth Wins Dixie National Legislative Showdown
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03/01/2023Prentiss County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champio
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03/01/2023Panola County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Oktibbeha County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Montgomery County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Madison County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Lincoln County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions; State Senator Showing with Lincoln County Youth Wins Dixie National Legislative Showdown
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03/01/2023Leflore County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Lafayette County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Jasper County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Jones County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Humphreys County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Hinds County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Holmes County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Hancock County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Forrest County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Covington County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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03/01/2023Calhoun County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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02/27/2023The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board, Mississippi Poultry Association and Mississippi Beef Council Announce the Winners of the 2023 Dixie National Rodeo Days Crêpe Showdown
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02/27/2023Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Spring Farm Days
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02/22/2023Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo and Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo with Chapel Hart and Drake Milligan in Concert at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Beginning July 28
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02/19/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Sunday, February 19
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02/18/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19
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02/17/2023Ongoing Investigations Lead to Additional Arrests by MALTB in Multiple, Unrelated Ag Theft Cases in Issaquena, Sunflower, Claiborne and Rankin Counties
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02/17/2023MDAC Now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant
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02/17/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Friday, February 17, through Sunday, February 19
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02/16/2023Ag Commissioner Gipson Addresses Federal Officials Stressing the Urgent Need to Finish the Yazoo Backwater Area Pump Project
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02/16/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Thursday, February 16, and Friday, February 17
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02/15/2023Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins Presents 2023 Dixie National Parade Awards; Awards Received by Participants from Covington, Hinds, Madison, Perry, Rankin and Smith Counties
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02/15/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Wednesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 16
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02/14/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Tuesday, February 14, and Wednesday, February 15
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02/13/2023Mississippi Fairgrounds to Host Kids Day at Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo
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02/13/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14
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02/12/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Sunday, February 12, and Monday, February 13
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02/11/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12
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02/10/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12
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02/09/2023Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Kicks-off 2023 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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02/09/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10
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02/08/2023Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson to Hold Press Conference to Kick-Off the 2023 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
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02/08/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today Wednesday February 8 and Thursday February 9
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02/07/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Tuesday, February 7, and Wednesday, February 8
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02/06/2023Annual Dixie National Parade Gears Up for Special ‘Through the Decades’ Procession
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02/06/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Monday, February 6, and Tuesday, February 7
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02/05/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Sunday, February 5, and Monday, February 6
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02/04/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5
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02/03/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5
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02/02/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Thursday, February 2, and Friday, February 3
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02/01/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Wednesday, February 1, and Thursday, February 2
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01/31/2023Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces February 2023 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period
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01/31/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Tuesday, January 31, and Wednesday, February 1
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01/30/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Monday, January 30
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01/29/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Sunday, January 29
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01/28/2023Schedule of 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Today, Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29
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01/27/2023Multi-state Investigation of Stolen Truck Leads to Recovery of Multiple Trucks in Claiborne County
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01/27/2023Dixie National Fired Up Team Roping and Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows Kick Off this Weekend at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds
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01/18/2023Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanza Show Kicks Off Thursday, January 19; Concert-only Tickets for Lainey Wilson on Sale this Friday, January 20, at Coliseum Box Office
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01/12/2023Mississippi State Fairgrounds Hosts Heart of the Horse Expo and Trainers Challenge
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01/04/2023Mississippi State Fairgrounds to Conclude Supplying Non-Potable Water
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01/04/2023Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program
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12/28/2022Mississippi State Fairgrounds Providing Access to Non-Potable Water to Assist the Public during Water Situation
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12/14/2022Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Five Minutes of Family with Santa
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12/08/2022Tip Leads to Recovery of Stolen Tractor in Rankin County
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12/02/2022Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Homestead for the Holidays
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12/01/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Release of First-Ever Book on the Unique and Meaningful History of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
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11/30/2022Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Holds Annual Convention and 100th Anniversary Event at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds
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11/30/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Annual Merry Market Saturday, December 3; Genuine MS® Store Hosts Open House
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11/17/2022Mississippi Fairgrounds Announces Tickets to the 58th Annual Dixie National Rodeo On Sale Friday, November 18
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11/16/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Mississippi Local Food Initiative Between Mississippi Farmers and Food Banks
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11/15/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Sweet Potato Day Saturday, November 19; Genuine MS® Store Extends its Operating Hours
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11/15/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson to Announce Local Foods Initiative between Mississippi Farmers and Mississippi Food Banks
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11/14/2022Ag Theft Investigation of Stolen Airplane Engine Leads to Recovery of Large Cache of Stolen Equipment in Sunflower County
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11/10/2022Press Statement: Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Gives Statement on Announcement from Speaker Gunn to Not Seek Re-election
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11/08/2022Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Announces Winner of Egg Bowl Promotion Giveaway
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11/02/2022Ag Theft Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property in Yalobusha and Panola Counties
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11/01/2022Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces November 2022 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period
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10/27/2022Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson Addresses State Economic Leaders Highlighting Successes and Challenges to Agriculture and Commerce
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10/25/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Halloween Extravaganza Saturday, October 29
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10/18/2022Successful New Strategies Result in Better Experiences at the 2022 Mississippi State Fair
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10/16/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Sunday, October 16, 2022
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10/15/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 2022
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10/14/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Friday, October 14, through Sunday, October 16, 2022
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10/13/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Thursday, October 13, 2022
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10/12/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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10/11/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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10/10/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Monday, October 10, 2022
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10/09/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Sunday, October 9, 2022
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10/08/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, 2022
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10/07/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Friday, October 7, through Sunday, October 9, 2022
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10/06/2022Schedule of 163rd Mississippi State Fair Events for Thursday, October 6, 2022
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10/05/2022Ribbon Cutting to Mark Grand Opening of the 163rd Mississippi State Fair
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10/03/2022Ag Commissioner Gipson Invites the Public to Attend the Mississippi State Fair and Reminds Everyone to “Know Before You Go”
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09/30/2022Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Pumpkin Adventure
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09/27/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Great Mississippi Peanut Boil Saturday, October 1
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09/22/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Addresses Security Staff and Safety Measures Ahead of the 2022 Mississippi State Fair
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09/21/2022Commissioner Gipson to Address Security Staff and Safety Measures for 2022 Mississippi State Fair
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09/01/2022Mississippi State Fairgrounds Serves as Emergency Response Staging Area
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08/24/2022 Ag Commissioner Gipson Addresses Elected and Federal Officials Flood Panel and Stresses the Urgent Need to Finish the Yazoo Backwater Area Pump Project
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08/24/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Back-to-School Bash Saturday, August 27
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08/17/2022Mississippi State Fairgrounds Announces Entertainment, Addition of the Great American Wild West Show for the 163rd Mississippi State Fair
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08/12/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Organic Certification Cost-Share Program
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08/10/2022Opinion Column: Consumers Take Notice Due to Inflation, High Gas Prices by Commissioner Andy Gipson
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08/05/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces New Agriculture and Conservation Partnerships
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08/03/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson to Announce New Agriculture and Conservation Partnerships at Press Conference
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07/29/2022MDAC’s Gene Robertson Elected to National Conference on Weights and Measures Board
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07/28/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces August 2022 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period
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07/14/2022Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson Addresses Local Food Opportunities and Resources Available to the Public
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07/13/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson to Address Local Food Opportunities and Discuss Resources Available to the Public
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07/13/2022Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo Returns to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds August 5-7
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07/01/2022MDAC Hosts Historic Inbound Trade Mission and Timber Products Showcase
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06/27/2022MDAC to Host Timber Products Showcase at Mississippi Trade Mart
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06/15/2022Applications for Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant to be Accepted Beginning July 1
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Lincoln County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Simpson County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Covington County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Smith County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Panola County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Jones County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Scott County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Tippah County Represented
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06/10/2022Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2022 Mississippi Ag Youth Council Members, Rankin County Represented
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06/09/2022Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Pickle Fest
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06/07/2022Mississippi Farmers Market Extends Days of Operation Ahead of Summer Kick-Off, Mississippi Farmers Market Now Open Thursdays
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06/01/2022Deadline to Register for Mississippi Timber Products Showcase June 15
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05/31/2022MDAC Reminds Public of Deadline for Rebuilding the Walls of Safety Crime Summit
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05/26/2022MDAC Now Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grant Through H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding
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05/25/2022Multi-Agency Rebuilding the Walls of Safety Crime Summit to be Held June 8 at the State Fairgrounds
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05/19/2022The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board and Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association Announce Winners of 2022 Best Deviled Egg Competition
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05/19/2022MDAC Hosts Mississippi Timber Promotion Inbound Trade Mission and Showcase
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05/04/2022Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces May 2022 Wild Hog Control Program Application Period
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