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JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers whose business has been significantly damaged by COVID-19. “I encourage... Read More.

JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers whose business has been significantly damaged by COVID-19. “I encourage... Read More.

Governor Reeves will sign for $300M in grants. According to the AP, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is signing a bill that creates a $300 million grant program for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Legislators passed the bill with broad bipartisan... Read More.

Free Crisis Counseling is available. Director Michel of MEMA and Gov Reeves announced that free counseling services were being provided via hotline numbers across the country, including Mississippi. The benefit, available through FEMA, is being made possible because of the COVID-19 disaster. Director Michel... Read More.