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 Attract More Birds to Your Yard
Think food, water, shelter, and nesting areas
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What are Bed Bugs?
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Coreopsis: Mississippi's State Wildflower
Did you know Mississippi has a state wildflower? Coreopsis flowers are a ray of sunshine with their bright yellow color!
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What’s for Dinner? Taco Soup
A budget-friendly, family-favorite meal for any time of year
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How-To: Spring Weather Preparedness
America is the most severe weather-prone country on Earth, but you can take a few advanced steps to be prepared.
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What is the Master Naturalist Program?
If you’re passionate about conservation and the natural resources of our state, the Mississippi Master Naturalist program may be a good opportunity for you.
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How to Manage Stink Bugs
You’ll soon start seeing, and maybe even smelling, a common southern insect in your landscape and garden. You may have spotted a few in your home this winter
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What is the TIPPS Program?
Parenting is hard. That’s for sure. But does it seem like nurturing and protecting your children in today’s world is harder than what your parents experienced when you were a child?
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How to Manage Chipmunks
The Eastern chipmunk is found across eastern North America, and they can cause trouble if they decide to take up residence in your landscape.