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.
A variety of posters (recommended 11 x 17) and graphics are available to print and display around the school to advertise Farm to School Week. The Farm to School produce posters feature a variety of the produce grown in Mississippi served in local schools. Click on thumbnails below to download printable PDF posters. Paige Manning [...]
The menu is available in a table tent form for school lunch tables or in a poster format. The menu can be edited in PowerPoint by inserting a text box or simply print off the PDF and laminate for multiple uses using dry-erase markers. Poster Menu - pdf Poster Menu Powerpoint File Download (zip file) Table [...]
Mississippi Farm to School Week is October 3-7, 2022, in conjunction with National Farm to School Month. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is partnering with the Mississippi Department of Education to bring this celebration of agriculture to Mississippi schools. The purpose of this program is to support local state farmers while serving healthy [...]
Funds for the Garden Grant programs have been allocated at this time. MDAC is not currently accepting applications. Please check back in the future. If you have questions regarding the garden grant programs, please contact Susan Lawrence, 601-213-7542 or Susan@mdac.ms.gov . School Garden Grant: Growing Lunch is a school garden grant program administered through the [...]
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce offers the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program for Mississippi organic producers and handlers receiving certification or continuation of certification by a USDA accredited certifying agent. Funding for the program will be through fiscal year 2023. Individual organic operators are eligible for reimbursement of 75 percent of their 2023 [...]
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) audits are voluntary independent audits of produce suppliers throughout the production and supply chain. GAP/GHP audits focus on best agricultural practices to verify that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored in the safest manner possible to minimize risks of microbial food safety hazards. [...]
Eligible applicants interested in requesting funds through the SCBGP must submit a completed application to MDAC during the time that applications are being accepted. Application guidelines are included in the Request for Proposals (RFP). The FY2024 Request for Proposals (PDF) is available to use as a reference. To assist with the application process, the FY2024 [...]
Where can I find more information on USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program? You can find more information by visiting USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp. Am I allowed to submit more than one application? Applicants may submit more than one proposal. If more than one proposal is submitted, please prioritize the [...]
MDAC has provided funding to various types of projects in the past, and the Agency is always looking for new and innovative projects that will positively impact Mississippi 's specialty crop industry. Below is a sampling of projects previously funded through the SCBGP. Organization Project Description Alcorn State University Conducting assessment of market potential for [...]
Eligible Applicants Proposals are encouraged from state and local organizations, academia, producer associations, industry or community-based groups, and other specialty crop organizations. Although individuals are eligible to apply, grant funds cannot be awarded for projects that solely benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual because these [...]
