The Magee family farm has been recognized as a "Centennial Farm" by the State of Mississippi for farming in the Smith County area for more then 160 years. Clyde Magee has been operating the family farm since earning his B.S. degree in Fruit and Vegetable Production from Mississippi State University in 1975.

Produce from the Clyde Magee Family Farm can be found at the farm or the co-op in Mize and at a stand at the Farmer's Market in Jackson, Mississippi. Clyde's famous Smith County Watermelons are shipped in season to grocery stores and markets across the state and as far away as Memphis, Tennessee, where they have earned a reputation for being the sweetest and best-tasting melons anywhere.

Despite complications and hardships over the years, including being evicted by the government, Clyde Magee perseveres, continues farming, and works to regain his home and farm of over 30 years.

Read about some of the Sullivan / Byrd pioneers of Smith County, our ancestors.

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Clarion Ledger article about the game

Pictures of Farm Land
Aerial Photos and Land Maps of Farm
Pictures of April 6, 2005 Mize, MS Tornado Damage
Notice of denial of appeal from the USDA [names are marked out].
Farm Issues
CAFTA: Final Role Call Vote in House

McDonnell Talks CAFTA-DR Opposition
with Producers in Colorado, Mississippi
NAFTA is the enemy of US farmers. 
http://www.clarionledger.com/news/0112/10/l1.html

It's the farm economy, stupid! 
Low farm prices cause recession, depression and national debt.
Here is the reason why.