06/22/2026
A "commodity" is a basic, interchangeable raw material or primary agricultural product used to produce other goods. When a state "has commodities," it means the region naturally produces or stores raw inputs such as energy (oil, natural gas), metals (gold, copper), or agricultural goods (wheat, corn, cattle)
🤍🤍Do you know what the top 5 commodities are for the state of Mississippi?!
Trees/Timber are is number 3 in Mississippi!! 🪵🌳🌲
What may look like a simple pine branch represents one of Mississippi's most important renewable resources. Our forests support thousands of jobs, provide wildlife habitat, protect water quality, and contribute billions to the state's economy.
Forestry Powers Mississippi and Marshall County! 🌲
Forestry is more than trees—it's jobs, income, and economic growth for our communities.
📊 Mississippi Forestry Impact
✅ Nearly 70,000 jobs supported statewide
✅ More than $2.9 billion in wages and income generated annually
✅ Over $13 billion in economic activity across Mississippi
✅ More than 19 million acres of forestland managed by approximately 125,000 landowners (forestry.msstate.edu)
🌳 Marshall County Forestry Impact
✅ 381 local jobs
✅ Nearly $20 million in annual wages
✅ More than $30 million in forest-related value added
✅ Approximately $26.2 million in total economic impact
Forestry remains one of Mississippi's most important industries and continues to be a vital part of Marshall County's economy. From landowners and loggers to mills and manufacturers, forestry supports families, communities, and future generations.
