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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

  • Pink holiday cactus

    How to Care for Holiday Cacti

    Holiday cacti are popular this time of year. They are a great addition to holiday décor and are even a great gift! If you’re like me, I’m running out of gift ideas for my loved ones.

  • Hands hold a plate with a slice of sweet potato cheese pie

    The Food Factor: Sweet Potato Cheese Pie

    Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.

  • Eurasian Collared Dove

    Bird of the Month: Eurasian Collared Dove

    We’ve reached the end of our yearlong series that introduced you to some of Mississippi’s birds! We hope these blog posts have helped you identify and learn more about our feathered friends.

  • A woman stands in a kitchen with a bowl of rice pilaf posing for the camera.

    The Food Factor: Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit

    Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.

  • Red and Yellow Poinsettias

    Plants Perfect for the Holidays

    If you’re like me, you’re starting to think about your holiday plans. How will I decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas? What will I gift my friends and family during this festive season? Plants make perfect gifts and add a nice touch to your holiday decor.

  • A woman standing at a kitchen counter smiles at the camera.

    Dining with Diabetes: Can It Help You?

    Have you have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you live with or care for someone with diabetes? Or do you just want to learn how to eat healthier? If you answered yes to any of these questions, MSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is for you.

  • a closeup of a person taking $20 dollar bills out of a wallet

    5 Tips to Manage Holiday Spending

    If the gift-giving season is more stressful than cheerful for you, don’t panic. Get prepared! These tips can help you manage your spending this holiday season.

  • A woman stands in front of the stove with a bowl of Catfish Gumbo.

    The Food Factor: Catfish Gumbo

    Catfish doesn’t have to be fried to be delicious! Enjoy it simmered in this tasty gumbo to get the protein, vitamins, and minerals without the added fat from frying.

  • Red-Headed WoodPecker

    Bird of the Month: Red-Headed Woodpecker

    Many birds aren’t as easy to identify as red-headed woodpeckers. With their bright red head and neck feathers and loud pecking noise, they surely know how to make their presence known!

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