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Extension for Real Life

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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

  • A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of salmon patties for the camera.

    The Food Factor: Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties

    These Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties are an easy, quick, and delicious way to incorporate this tasty and healthy fish into your menu rotation.
  • 4-H clover on MSU Campus

    The History behind the 4-H Clover
  • A woman stands in kitchen with a cell phone displaying a web page.

    Food: From Farm to Fork

    This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month inspires us to look “Beyond the Table” when thinking about our health and the environment. Check out Qula's tips for being mindful as we buy and consume foods.
  • Person washing a stain out of a white piece of clothing.

    How to Remove Pesky Stains

    There’s nothing more annoying than getting something on your shirt and it leaves a stain. I know the feeling all too well.
  • A woman holds a jar of Honey Mustard Dressing in a kitchen.

    The Food Factor: Honey Mustard Dressing

    You'll want to keep this homemade Honey Mustard Dressing on hand in your kitchen.
  • Eastern Redbud Tree with pink flowers.

    Tree of the Month: Eastern Redbud

    Could your yard use some beautification? Always! Do you want a small tree with beautiful, fragrant flowers? The eastern redbud is just for you! 
  • Person planting vegetables.

    What are Plant Hardiness Zones?

    Spring is right around the corner, and you probably are getting an itch to start setting out plants in your landscape and garden. If you’re new to gardening, you’ll need to know what plant hardiness zone you’re in.
  • A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a serving of Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce.

    The Food Factor: Slow Cooker Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce

    Who says peaches are just for dessert? Slow Cooker Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce is a perfect meal for those busy workdays!
  • Blackberries growing.

    Tips for Planting Blackberries

    Looking to plant a fruit plant on your property but not sure which to choose? May we suggest blackberries! Blackberries are among the easiest fruit plants to grow, and they produce tasty berries that are perfect for baking!
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