Mississippians can soon try to crack the odds for a chance at winning free eggs for a year.
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced Friday that the state’s Egg Marketing Board, in partnership with Ridgeland-based Cal-Maine Foods, is hosting an “Eggs for a Year” giveaway, where one winner will receive a year’s supply of eggs through redeemable coupons.
The giveaway is being conducted in honor of May being recognized as “National Egg Month.” Anyone can enter this “over easy” contest by signing up in person at the Genuine MS Store inside the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson. Those interested can sign up during normal operating hours at the store: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The winner be announced at the new Genuine MS Farmers Market at the Rankin County Co-op in Brandon on May 16 and will receive 24 one dozen EGG-LAND’S BEST coupons, redeemable at participating retailers that sell the product.
“We are excited to celebrate National Egg Month this year through this special giveaway,” said Ryn Laster, president of the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board. “We encourage the public to participate for a chance to win a year’s supply of eggs, which will provide one lucky winner with nutritious, protein-rich meals throughout the year.”
Eggs are considered one of nature’s most versatile foods and serve as a functional ingredient that enhances other foods. In addition to contributing more than 20 functional properties, eggs contain a unique combination of nutrients not found in a single egg alternative.
One large egg contains varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, high-quality protein and 70 calories. Eggs are also one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D.
“Eggs play a vital role in Mississippi’s agricultural economy, supporting farmers, creating jobs and contributing to a strong food supply chain,” Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said. “From production to processing and distribution, the egg industry remains an important driver of economic activity in communities across our state.”
Mississippi plays a crucial role in egg production, with Cal-Maine Foods being the world’s largest producer and distributor of shell eggs. The company boasts selling over 1.3 billion dozen eggs annually.
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