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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 with high-fiber foods on the counter.

    How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

    Has your doctor ever recommended more fiber in your diet? Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Research shows that most Americans don't get enough. These tips can help you get the recommended amount.

  • a bowl of Buffalo Chicken Dip stis on a plate surrounded by celery stalks

    The Food Factor: Buffalo Chicken Dip

    This tangy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip will become a party favortie!https://food.unl.edu/recipe/gameday-buffalo-chicken-dip

  • American Holly

    Facts about American Holly Trees

    Whether it’s in your home as a holiday decoration or planted in your yard, you should have no trouble recognizing the American holly tree!

  • Pink roses

    Five Rose Varieties You Should Know

    Roses and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. If you’re like me, roses are at the top of your list of favorite plants. They’re a flower that never goes out of style! 

  • Yellow buttercup weeds.

    Common Winter Weeds

    Whether you have a large lawn, field, or pasture, you’ve probably had to deal with pesky weeds. 

  • A bowl of Egg Roll in a Bowl.

    The Food Factor: Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Skip the takeout. Try this simple, tasty twist on on egg rolls.

  • Three men stand around a trailer that holds a large irrigation pipe.

    What Can Extension Do For You?

    You may know Extension for it's strong connection to agriculture and the 4-H youth development program. But Extension offers much more. Get a glimpse of the wide range of programs and services our organization provides.

  • A woman sits at a table with various food products with Nutrition Facts labels displayed.

    How to Read Nutrition Facts Labels

    Do you want to improve your eating habits this year? One of first things you can do is learn how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on the foods you buy. These tips will help you.

  • Loblolly Pine Tree

    Facts about Loblolly Pine Trees

    Have you ever wondered what kind of trees are in your yard? Or maybe someone asked you about a certain tree in your yard, and you didn’t have an answer.

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