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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Bird of the Month: Northern Mockingbird
Every Mississippian is familiar with the northern mockingbird. In 1944, it became the official bird of Mississippi.
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July Landscape Checklist
And just like that, our mild, rainy summer has turned hot and steamy.
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The Food Factor: Summer Squash and Onion Packet
Try this tasty way to cook those zucchinis from your summer vegetable garden.
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Tips to Recognize Lawn Problems
A lot of time and energy is put into caring for your lawn: mowing, fertilizing, watering, and everything in between.
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Do Bats Help Control Mosquitoes?
While scientists know bats eat mosquitoes, the insect makes up only part of their diet. So the question is: Do bats significantly lower mosquito numbers?
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The Food Factor: Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade
Try this fun twist on the classic lemonade this summer.
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Tips to Identify Oak Trees
What do turkey, water, willow, swamp chestnut, and white all have in common? If you guessed they’re all native oak trees in Mississippi, you’d be a winner!
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5 Tips for Men’s Health
June is National Men’s Health Month! Men’s Health Month is about encouraging men to care for their bodies by exercising, eating right, and taking steps to prevent disease.
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The Science of Fireflies
During summer nights, something magical happens. Tiny insects light up the night sky, making summertime just a bit more special than it already is.