Andy Gipson for MS

East Mississippi, Enterprise and Meridian, headed your way! See y’all at Long’s Fish Camp around 5:30 pm til 7 tonight! Come eat some fish with me! AG

Come visit our farmers and see what all the excitement is about TOMORROW! This Saturday morning, May 23rd, 8-12 at the Brandon Amphitheater! Come early for best selection.

Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Brandon Amphitheater as New Location for
Genuine MS® Farmers Market in Brandon City of Brandon, Miss.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Genuine
MS® Farmers Market in Brandon will move to a new location beginning Saturday, May 23, following an overwhelming response to the market’s opening weekend. The seasonal market will now be held at the Brandon Amphitheater, located at 8190 Rock Way in Brandon.

“Due to the incredibly positive public response, which drew large crowds and quickly exceeded parking capacity, we are excited to relocate the Genuine MS® Farmers Market to the Brandon Amphitheater,” said Commissioner Gipson. “I want to thank Mayor Butch Lee for his vision and invitation to help meet the needs of farmers and local shoppers in the Rankin County area.
This move will also allow the market to grow by adding more vendors as we head into the summer season.”

Brandon Mayor Butch Lee welcomed the market to the new location. “The city of Brandon is pleased to welcome the Genuine MS® Farmers Market to the Brandon Amphitheater. Due to the overwhelming success, and large crowds at the Co-op, and for traffic safety and convenience of the public, we are hosting the farmers market at the Brandon Amphitheater every Saturday at 8am. We look forward to seeing everyone there,” said Mayor Lee.

Commissioner Gipson also thanked the Rankin County Co-op for hosting the market’s opening day. “We appreciate the Rankin County Co-op for helping make the market’s opening a tremendous success, and we look forward to partnering with the Co-op on future special events,” said Commissioner Gipson.

“For now, we invite everyone to come buy what’s fresh each Saturday at the new amphitheater location, weather permitting.”

The move is expected to benefit both vendors and shoppers by providing improved access, additional parking and expanded vendor opportunities.

“Our farmers will be able to offer more produce, meat and dairy products, honey, fruits, vegetables, plants and specialty foods, creating more opportunities for farmers and residents to connect,” Commissioner Gipson said. “I enjoy seeing communities strengthened when farmers and families support one another.
We need to continue building local markets that provide local food for local people.”

The seasonal market features local vendors offering Genuine Mississippi products that are grown, raised and processed in Mississippi. Weather permitting, the market will operate every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through October at the new location.

“We encourage the public to continue supporting this unique farmers market each Saturday,” said Commissioner Gipson. “Thank you to everyone who supported our farmers during the market’s opening weekend. We’re just getting started.”

Producers interested in selling Mississippi-grown or Mississippi-raised products at the Genuine MS® Farmers Market this season may contact the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce at [email protected] or 601-354-6573.

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I was disappointed to hear Gerard on Supertalk say that agricultural use of water is inefficient. Farmers in Mississippi are professionals in terms of water use. In addition, use of water to produce our food can hardly be labeled an inefficiency. No farmers, no food. No water, no food. As a reminder - you cannot eat data.

Took a break from catfish today and enjoyed a delicious domestic Gulf oyster po-boy at McElroy's Harbor House for lunch. Y’all pay them a visit soon, right here in Biloxi! Support our local Mississippi Gulf Coast seafood, shrimpers and fishermen! Look for “Domestic” whenever you order seafood.

Who’s ready for the Neshoba County Fair? Not only the biggest political event of the year, the is also one of Mississippi’s largest agricultural events. I’ll be there most days of the Fair to support our farmers and horse racing enthusiasts, and make a note: I’ll be speaking at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday June 25th. Got a couple big surprises for everyone who shows up to show your support that day! Put it on your calendar and come see us Thursday June 25 at 10 a.m.!

Yes we will have plenty of signs and fans. If you would like a big Andy Gipson sign for your cabin, please send me a private message and our team will handle it. See you soon!

💥 Stay Tuned!💥 This past Saturday was such a massive, overwhelming positive response by the People supporting our farmers at the new Genuine MS Farmers Market in Brandon that we have some huge, exciting news to share very soon.

If you would like to be a Genuine Mississippi vendor at the new Rankin County market just email [email protected]

Stay tuned right here for the latest info!

This year Mrs. Leslie’s flower bed at our home features a variety of wildflowers - and look how they are in full bloom! Most of these seeds were gathered from our fields across the road. Leslie’s motto is “Make the world a more beautiful place!”

I’ve requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump.