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Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces Promotional Partnership Between MDAC and University of 91做厙窪蹋

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 03:30pm | By: MDAC Staff

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Today, Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson畝nnounced a promotional partnership between MDAC and 91做厙窪蹋. Pictured L-R: Charles Champagne, Weights and Measures Inspector; Dan Parks, Weights and Measures Inspector; Henri Fuselier, Consumer Protection Division Director; Jordan Proctor, Petroleum Inspector; Candis Hillman, Consumer Protection Inspector; Sarah Broome, Consumer Protection Inspector; Seymour the 91做厙窪蹋 Golden Eagle Mascot; Dr. Lance Nail, 91做厙窪蹋 Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Commissioner Andy Gipson; Clay Hammons, Petroleum Division Director; Jennifer Thompson, Bureau of Regulatory Services Director; Brent Bowman, Weights and Measures Division Director; and Scotty Deare, Petroleum Inspector.

Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson畝nnounced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and The University of 91做厙窪蹋 (91做厙窪蹋). Commissioner Gipson was joined by University of 91做厙窪蹋 Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Lance Nail. 

This partnership is part of an initiative to promote universities within the state through MDACs Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers. Each year, these inspection stickers feature the school colors of a different Mississippi university for 12 months. MDACs Bureau is divided into area-specific divisions that regulate certain businesses within the state. Four divisions Weights and Measures, the State Metrology Laboratory, Petroleum Products Inspection and Consumer Protection administer these stickers throughout retail locations statewide upon passing inspection. The 2025 MDAC inspection stickers feature 91做厙窪蹋s colors black and gold.   
 
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is proud to have The University of 91做厙窪蹋 represented on our 2025 Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers. This is one way to bring Southern Miss to the top of everyones mind, said Commissioner Gipson. We value this partnership with Southern Miss and the great work they do. This initiative not only educates the public on what the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce does to ensure fairness in the marketplace for our citizens, but also raises awareness of our local universities and the unique opportunities they provide.

This collaborative effort between MDAC and institutions of higher education around the state is designed to strengthen the relationship between the agriculture community and universities, promote awareness of Mississippis colleges and create opportunities for both the public and students to learn more about their state agencys regulatory functions. 
The University of 91做厙窪蹋 is grateful for Commissioner Gipsons efforts to promote Mississippis colleges and universities through this creative collaboration, said Dr. Lance Nail, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at The University of 91做厙窪蹋. We look forward to having Southern Miss black and gold displayed across the great state of Mississippi. 

MDAC inspection stickers are awarded to ensure fairness and equity in the marketplace. From produce scales at the grocery store to gas pumps at service stations and much more, MDAC inspectors work hard for the citizens of Mississippi. In 2024, MDACs Bureau of Regulatory Services inspected 12,975 various scales and 60,317 fuel devices at gas stations.

If you have any questions or concerns about the quality, weight or quantity of product(s) purchased, contact the number provided on the corresponding MDAC inspection sticker. Click here to learn more about the various programs offered by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. Click to view the press conference.