Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson for a great conversation about agritourism. As one of our guest’s, Neal Williams, said, “We grow memories.” And that kind of encapsulates Genuine Mississippi’s fast growing agritourism sector. Agritourism is tourism that takes place on a working farm or other agricultural enter…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson for Mississippi on the MOOVE!, all about the Magnolia State’s proud dairy industry. Dairy farming is not just a job, it’s a way of life—something that these folks are passionate about, and farms often go back generations. In this Genuine MS podcast, Andy has lively conversation…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with leading producers and makers from several different fields. In the studio, we’ll have Brent Brasher of Kengro in Charleston, Matthew Summers of Speedbox of Ridgeland, and Dennis Short of Shortline Manufacturing in Shaw. Each of these producers has taken their r…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he talks with Genuine Mississippi bakers, culinary crafters and gelato makers about Sugar & Spice and Southern Delights. We’re featuring three Genuine MS Crafted members who have unique products and stories to tell. And, they all have one thing in common – a passion for flav…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with guests about catfish in the Magnolia State. For National Catfish Month, Andy and Katy Simmons Prosser, Marketing and Brand Development of Simmons Farm Raised Catfish in Yazoo City, chat about raising catfish and how to prepare it for your meals. Andy also talks…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with guests about the flourishing timber industry in the Magnolia State. On this episode, Andy and Greg Harkins, master craftsman and owner of Harkins Chairs in Canton, chat about woodworking with materials from right here in Mississippi. Andy also talks with Pat Th…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with guests about our state’s busy bees and wonderful wildflowers. On this episode, Andy and Sarah Kountouris of Keep Mississippi Beautiful talk about the Wildflower Trail of Mississippi program and how it benefits the many bees of the state. He also talks with Dr. …

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he discusses a great farm-to-table scenario between farms and restaurants in the Magnolia state. On this episode, Andy and award-winning chef Derek Emerson talk Genuine Mississippi grown vegetables and raised cattle and how chefs can source local produce and beef for their r…

A bit thirsty? Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he explores the very best crafted products in the Magnolia State. On this episode, Andy and featured guest Leslie Henderson of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in Kiln talk Genuine Mississippi craft brewing and how that opens up new doors for people like Gerri Ca…

Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he explores the very best products grown, raised, crafted, and made in the Magnolia State. On this episode, Andy and featured guest Don Van De Werken of Pearl River Tea Company in Poplarville talk Genuine Mississippi tea and blueberries and how they're being marketed worldwi…

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