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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Different Types of Bird Feeders
Bird feeders are a great way to attract birds to your yard, whether you simply want to watch them or want to create a welcoming habitat for them to find food. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve learned to appreciate our feathered friends.
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Garden Pests to Know
Protect your crops
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Food Safety at Farmers Markets
If you need to find me on a Saturday morning, your best chance is to swing by the local farmers market. There’s a high chance I’m there!
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How to Keep Chickens Cool
These simple tips can help keep backyard chickens safe in extreme heat.
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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