Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Mississippi welcomes Cindy Hyde-Smith as the newly elected Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. » Learn more
Commissioner Receives Distinguished Service Award
Commissioner Hyde-Smith was honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s annual membership meeting in December. » Full Story.
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. » Learn More.
Mississippi Agriculture Snapshot
Agriculture is Mississippi’s number one industry, employing approximately 30% of the state’s work force either directly or indirectly. » Mississippi Agriculture Snapshot
Online Services and Mobile Apps
Download mobile apps for farmers market, state fair, and Dixie National Rodeo. You can also select online services to make payments online, purchase Market Bulletin subscriptions, pay various fees and fines, and renew or obtain new permits and licenses. » Learn 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. » Learn More.
Mississippi Coliseum and State Fairgrounds
Find more information on the State Fair, Concerts, Livestock Shows, Rodeos, Conventions & other events. » More info.
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 will reopen on Saturday, Januay 7 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. » More Info.
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 info.
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. » Learn 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 info.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program
This program expands farmers markets, increases consumption of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, and provides benefits to low-income, nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children. » Learn more.
Keep Mississippi Beautiful
Honor or remember someone dear to you by becoming a sponsor of the “Avenue of Magnolias” project. » Full Story.
Food Safety Alerts
News & Events
Agriculture Commissioner Hyde-Smith Works to Protect Grain Sorghum & Cotton Producers
01/13/2017
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is hosting its annual Country Christmas on Thursday and Friday, December 8 and 9, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m… MORE
Mississippi Ag Museum Brings in Holiday Season with Country Christmas
12/08/2016
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith announced approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the use of sulfoxaflor (CAS Reg. No. 946578-00-3) on grain sorghum and cotton in Mississippi… MORE
Small Town, Mississippi, Comes to Life at Harvest Festival
11/07/2016
Join the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson for a memorable experience at the annual Harvest Festival… MORE
Mississippi Farmers Market to Celebrate Fall Harvest
10/19/2016
The Mississippi Farmers Market will celebrate the best of the fall harvest during Oktoberfest “Eggs”travaganza with the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board on Saturday, October 22, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m…. MORE
Farm Market Prices
» View current Mississippi Farm Market Prices for CATTLE, GRAIN and CATFISH. » View historical Mississippi TIMBER prices.
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 Info.
