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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum hosts annual Spring Farm Days

Feb. 19, 2025-The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is hosting the annual Spring Farm Days event from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, through Saturday, March 8. Admission is $8 for ages three and up.

Visitors can explore the grounds and various exhibits to learn about farmstead life, gardening, forestry and more. The Children’s Barnyard houses a variety of animals including chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, and turkeys. Also, visitors can see horses and cows on the grounds. Snacks and treats can be purchased in the General Store located in Small Town Mississippi. Train ride, hayride and carousel ride tickets will be available for purchase daily for $1.

The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, located at 1150 Lakeland Drive in Jackson, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Museum, call 601-432-4500 or 1-800-844-8687, visit www.msagmuseum.org or visit the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Facebook. The Ag Museum is a division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.

Bob Bakken

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