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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 person putting mulch on a flower bed.

    November Landscape Checklist

    We’ve almost made it to the end of the year. Isn’t that hard to believe? As we start to wrap up the year, take some time to think back on all you’ve accomplished in your yard and landscape.
  • A redbird sits on a platform bird feeder full of black oil sunflower seeds.

    How to Choose a Bird Feeder

    Want your feathered friends to have a supplemental source of food this winter? Set out a bird feeder for them. There are many types of bird feeders, but they are not all created equal. Check out the common types of feeders and decide which ones will work best in your yard.
  • Canned vegetables.

    Canned vs. Fresh vs. Frozen Produce

    When buying produce, there are several different routes you can choose––you can buy fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • Four jack-o-lantern pumpkins

    How to Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins

    Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love having pumpkin carving parties with friends. Pair the night with apple cider and a bonfire, and it’s my ideal day!
  • A bowl of peachy green beans sits on the kitchen counter with a woman holding a serving size in a separate bowl.

    The Food Factor: Peachy Green Beans

    Peachy Green Beans can be made with frozen and canned produce if you’d like to give it a try in the fall or winter.
  • Man raking leaves

    To Rake or Not to Rake?

    To rake or not to rake? Some people believe you should rake up fallen leaves, while others think they shouldn’t be touched. So, what is the right answer?
  • A woman stands in a kitchen with various root vegetables on the counter.

    4 Ways to Cook Root Vegetables

    The sun is setting sooner, the nights are getting cooler, and some of our produce looks a little spookier. Don’t be spooked by fall produce, especially root vegetables. Try some of these tasty ways to prepare them!
  • Students in green shirts posing for a picture.

    What is 4-H?

    One of the best kept secrets out there is 4-H!
  • A woman in a kitchen smiles and holds a forkful of salad up for the camera.

    The Food Factor: Fall Harvest Salad

    It's finally fall, and this healthy, simple salad is a great way to celebrate the new season!
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