Mississippi Department of Agriculture and CommerceThe mission of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is to regulate and promote agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi’s products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of all Mississippi citizens.
Mississippi Commercial Feed Law Sections 75-45-151 through 75-45-195 Requires the registration of all feed manufacturing facilities and distributors with the state agriculture department and the State Chemist before they can be sold in Mississippi. Mississippi Fertilizer Law Sections 75-47-1 through 75-47-39 All brands and grades of fertilizer must be registered with the state agriculture department [...]
Egg Marketing Law (Shell Egg Inspection) Section 69-7-321 through 69-7-339 Enacted in 1954 to promote the poultry and egg industry in Mississippi. Amended in 1972 to correspond with the U.S. Department of Agriculture "Egg Products Inspection Act." Administered by the Consumer Protection Division. Mississippi Catfish Marketing Law of 1975 Section 69-7-601 through 69-7-617 Provides for [...]
Created by Section 69-7-101, the Central Market Board was designed to assist in the sale and disposal of farm products in the state. Effective July 1, 2021 the powers and responsibilities of the Central Market Board were transferred to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Mississippi Central Market Board 69-7-101. Central Market Board abolished [...]
Laws – Mississippi Agriculture & Livestock Theft Bureau
Section 69-29-1 An act to authorize the Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau to investigate any of the laws administered by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce and all agriculture related crimes.
Mississippi Pesticide Law Section 69-23-1 through 69-23-29 The Mississippi Pesticide Law requires the registration of all pesticides sold or distributed within the state and the licensing of dealers of restricted-use pesticides. Mississippi Pesticide Application Act Sections 69-23-101 through 69-23-135 Purchase and application of certain types of pesticides are restricted by law because of the probability [...]
Mississippi Catfish Processors Fair Practices Act of 1986 Section 69-7-651 through 69-7-669 Provides methods of purchasing catfish, other security requirements and unfair practices. Requires the registration of catfish processors. Mississippi Grain Warehouse Section 75-44-1 through 75-44-71 Regulates and licenses public grain warehouses and authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to administer the law and to promulgate [...]
» Click here for a printable Map (PDF) » Starkville Map - Click Here 1 Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce 121 North Jefferson Street Jackson, MS 39201 Phone: (601) 359-1100 Fax: (601) 354-6290 Accessible via High Street, Exit 96B from I-55 or via Pearl Street, Exit 96A from I-55. 2 Mississippi Farmers Market 929 [...]
To view these PDF files, you will need the Adobe Reader. 04-10-20 Commissioner Gipson Announces Michael Lasseter as Acting Director for Mississippi Fair Commission 04-09-20 Commissioner Gipson Urges Grocery Retailers to Discontinue Limiting Milk Purchases 04-06-20 Commissioner Gipson Encourages Public to Utilize the Mississippi Market Bulletin 04-06-20 MS Department of Agriculture Accepting Applications for Federal-State [...]
Regulatory Laws Administration Agricultural Aviation Agricultural Theft Bureau Central Market Board Consumer Protection Feed/Fertilizer/Lime & Plant Amendments Grain Dealers/Warehouses Grain Inspection and Weighing Honey Bee Program Meat Inspection Pesticide Programs Petroleum Products Inspection Plant Pest Programs Produce Safety Regulation of Professional Services Seed Program Weights and Measures Service Divisions Other Responsibilities Regulations Administration Purpose of [...]
Agriculture is Mississippi's number one industry, employing approximately 17.4% of the state's workforce either directly or indirectly. Agriculture in Mississippi is a 8.76 billion-dollar industry. There are approximately 34,700 farms in the state covering 10.3 million acres. The average size farm is composed of 300 acres. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to all 82 counties. [...]
