MS SC585

Recognizes February 20-26, 2011, as "National Food Check-Out Week" to celebrate the abundance and safety of food produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers.

Designates March 3, 2011, as "Mississippi Agriculture Day at the State Capitol" to honor the state's agriculture industry.

Acknowledges Farm Bureaus' efforts to help consumers eat healthy on limited budgets through education and shopping strategies.

Calls upon all Mississippians to recognize the strength of the state's agriculture industry and celebrate its benefits through appropriate observances and activities.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce for dissemination throughout the state.