Mississippi Ag Commissioner Launches Health Initiative

Ag commissioner wants to make Mississippi healthy again

Thursday Summer Farmers Market kicks off.

Mississippi Ag Commissioner launches health initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) is pushing for healthier eating habits across Mississippi. Gipson announced he's partnering with the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) and other health groups for the "Make MS Health Again" initiative. Experts said there are numerous cancers tied to obesity. “We see a lot of GI issues. We see a lot of chronic inflammation issues when we're not focus…

MS Agriculture Commissioner debuts ‘Make MS Healthy Again’ initiative

MS Agriculture Commissioner debuts ‘Make MS Healthy Again’ initiative JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -There’s a new push for Mississippians to become healthier by eating local. Vendors lined the MS Farmer’s Market to promote the local farmers…and address how access to healthy foods remains a top priority. It’s all apart of MS Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson new initiative called “Make Mississippi Healthy Again.” Farmers and health professionals coll…

Ag Dept. launches ‘Make Mississippi Healthy Again’ initiative

The department is collaborating with UMMC, the state Medical Association, and local hospitals to help Mississippians understand the importance of healthy eating habits.

Ag Dept. launches ‘Make Mississippi Healthy Again’ initiative - Mississippi Monitor

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune   The department is collaborating with UMMC, the state Medical Association, and local hospitals to help Mississippians understand the importance of healthy eating habits.   The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on Thursday kicked off an initiative to make Mississippians aware of healthy eating options and the importance of the state’s farming sector. During a stop at the Mississippi Farmer’s Ma…