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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September Landscape Checklist
September is one of my favorite months. The scorching hot temps will soon turn into nice cool weather, and the leaves will start to change colors.
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Keep Your Vegetable Garden Growing This Fall
Fall is around the corner, but you don’t have to give up fresh produce from your garden.
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How to Keep Food Safe If You Lose Power
Mississippians know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s sunny, and the next there is severe weather in the forecast.
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Companion Planting: Myth or Truth?
You’ve likely heard of companion planting, but do the principles work?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no; and other times maybe.
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The Food Factor: Peanut Butter Muffins
These Peanut Butter Muffins are a great grab-and-go option to have on hand for busy mornings.
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Tips for Back to School Success
Now that school is back in session for many of us, everyone is getting back into the swing of things.
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Adolescents and Energy Drinks: Know the Dangers
Energy drinks are popular among many age groups, including adolescents. However, energy drinks can be especially unsafe for adolescents. Get the facts about energy drink consumption among adolescents.
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Bird of the Month: Carolina Chickadee
If you hear a bird call that sounds like a fast, high pitched “chick-a-dee-dee-dee,” you can confidently say it’s coming from a Carolina chickadee– they get their name from this distinctive call.
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The Food Factor: Berries with Banana Cream
This is the perfect summertime recipe to help you get your fruit servings for the day. Banana cream tops sweet berries for a guilt-free dessert.