Extension for Real Life
Description
Extension for Real Life is a product of the MSU Extension Service’s Office of Agricultural Communications.
That’s a long way of saying we are professional communicators who get to talk about food, families, 4-H, flowers, and farming for a living.
Blog content is created by a core team of communicators, including Susan Collins-Smith, Ellen Graves, Natasha Haynes, Qula Madkin, Michaela Parker, and Jonathan Parrish. But we get by with a lot of help from our friends in Ag Comm and Extension!
You can reach us at 662-325-2262 or extreallife@msstate.edu
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How to Choose Potting Soil
Check out helpful information and tips from our horticulture expert.
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How to Blanch Vegetables
One of my favorite summer activities is visiting my local farmers market on Saturday morning. I always leave with a variety of fresh vegetables, perfect for my weekly meals.
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Four Common Tomato Problems
There’s nothing quite as delicious as homegrown tomatoes. My favorite way to eat tomatoes are in fresh bruschetta or cucumber tomato salads! If you grow these plants, you know that a juicy tomato comes with a lot of hard work and often a little problem solving along the way.
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How to Add More Fiber to Your Diet
It doesn't have to be boring or difficult.
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Formosan Subterranean Termites
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Frog vs. Toad
Is that a frog or a toad hopping by? If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, you’re not alone! It’s a common point of confusion.
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What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
Spread by ticks, AGS can cause an allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal products.
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Tips for Growing Tomatoes
If you have a garden or a few containers of vegetables each summer, chances are you plant tomatoes. These tips can help you grow a bountiful harvest.
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Tips for Creating Balanced Meals
Creating balanced meals for your family doesn’t have to be difficult or overwhelming. With the help of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you can build healthy, nutritious meals for your family.