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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Summer Lawn Guide
When it comes to lawn care, summer is one of the busiest times of the year.
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Celebrate Dairy Month with Smoothies
June is National Dairy Month! As the temperatures rise, it is a great time to cool off with a tasty and nutritious dairy-based smoothie.
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How to Label Honey
There is nothing like the taste of a sweet spoon of honey. The versatility of honey makes it a very useful item to have around the kitchen, and for that reason, raising honeybees and selling the honey has become increasingly popular.
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The Food Factor: Broccoli and Everything Salad
Broccoli and Everything Salad can be a side dish or a meal in itself.
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Tips for Saving Food and Money
I’m sure you’ve heard “food tossed is money lost.” That’s so true, especially given the cost of food right now!
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The Food Factor: Peach Cooler
Peach Cooler is a cool, creamy, and refreshing drink.
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Tree of the Month: Sassafras
This tree is quite a unique specimen. Its qualities – name, oil, habitat, and how it reproduces – make sassafras a tree to marvel at.
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How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden
Do you enjoy having cut flowers around the house? With the right preparation and some gardening labor, you can harvest your own blossoms just outside the back door.
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Summer Water Safety Tips
With the temperatures rising, many people are heading to the pool, river, or lake to beat the heat. It’s important to keep water safety in mind when out with friends and family.