Pick up all of your groceries for the week at the #MSFarmersMarket! We will be here until 1 p.m. with tomatoes, okra, squash, eggplant, tomatoes and more🍅🍆

Fledglings are incredibly cute and can't quite fly yet. But please don't assume they need saving. If a baby bird can hop and flutter about on their own, leave them alone. Here's helpful info: I found a baby bird, what should I do? fws.gov/midwest/news/f…

“Agriculture is an incredible area for youth to learn, grow critical life skills, and find an engaging career.” -Minnesota 4-H Youth Development state leader Dorothy McCargo Freeman bit.ly/2JoTSMx #TrueLeaders

Collections Closeup Answer: Circular Saw Blade These saw blades were donated by Howard B. Peabody from Natchez, MS and is on display in the Ag Museum Gallery. Look for more Collections Closeup posts every Tuesday! #MsAgMuseum #TuesdayTrivia #CollectionsCloseup

NATIONAL SOUR CANDY DAY On July 18 the lip puckering, eye-watering flavors enjoyed by children and adults alike are featured on this holiday. Stop by the Ag Museum General Store to get a sour candy snack! #NationalSourCandyDay #MsAgMuseum #GeneralStore

Nothing livens up a staff meeting like a quick game of "Commodities Countdown"! The Ag Museum staff had a limited amount of time to sort Mississippi's top 15 commodities! (In order from top to bottom, resource link listed below) buff.ly/2NrSeMC

(Lt - Rt) Bruce Hartfield, Jim Buck Ross, John R. Block and Hugh Arant cut the ribbon during dedication ceremonies at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Sept. 20, 1983. #MsAgMuseum #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Save the date and buy your tickets now for the 2018 Mississippi Science Fest! ow.ly/Aw1I30l1YAu

Genuine MS was created to assist farmers, entrepreneurs, manufactures, artisans and crafters in promoting their products to consumers around the world. Check out a few of our membership benefits👇🏻and visit GenuineMS.com for more information!

Best way to start the weekend? A trip to the farmer's market of course! There are 84 farmers markets in Mississippi. Find one near you here: msfb.org/%EF%BF%BCmissi…

July is National Grilling Month! When you're starting the grill, remember who worked to supply the produce we get to enjoy. Thank you farmers!

Head over to the Genuine MS website to find the freshest, locally grown agricultural products in Mississippi! You might even find a few of our #MSFarmersMarket vendors listed. #GenuineMS #IAmGenuineMS

July 25 is National Merry-Go-Round Day The carousel at the Ag Museum was manufactured by the Allan-Herschell Company in 1928, and has been located on the Museum grounds since 1988. Restoration by North American Midway Entertainment. #MsAgMuseum #NationalMerryGoRoundDay

An aerial shot of the beginning of construction on the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, 1979. #MsAgMuseum #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018 for Labor Day.

Spring Farm Days is March 7-9, 2019. Come learn about planting, see the farm animals, and Small Town demonstrations! facebook.com/events/3925468…

Just an old timer enjoying his breakfast #Horses #childrensbarnyard

Make your Easter family get-together special, with the #tastysideofagriculture! Get smoked hams, boston butts, casseroles, and more at the Ag Museum's General Store. Call 601-432-4515 to place your order. Pickup at the museum is 9am-6pm on Good Friday. Happy Easter!!