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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How to Identify Black Bear and Skunk Tracks
Have you ever been on a walk in the woods, park, or backyard and noticed animal tracks in the mud or dirt?
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How to Manage Hornworms on Tomatoes
Have you seen big green worms on your tomato plants? These are likely hornworms, and we have an easy way to keep your tomato plants safe from their voracious appetites.
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Harvest of the Month: Tomato
Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I almost always keep some handy to snack on or cook with.
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Homesteading: How to Preserve Your Harvest
There’s just nothing quite like popping open a jar of homemade sweet pickles in the dead of winter.
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How to Eat for Eye Health
Healthy eyes start on your plate! Check out our 5 tips to help prevent cataracts.
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Tips for Heat and Sun Safety
Y’all, it’s hot! But you didn’t need me to tell you that. It’s that time of year where you’ll break into a sweat when you step outside even for a moment.
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Back-to-School: How to Stock the Kitchen
Pop Quiz: Is your kitchen ready for nutritious and fuss-free back-to-school snacks and meals?
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How to Prep for Asian Lady Beetles
Now is the time to outsmart Asian lady beetles—yes, in the middle of summer! You’re probably thinking, “Aren’t those a problem in winter? Can’t I just deal with them when the time comes?”
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Species of the Month: Green Tree Frog
Who’s that green climber? The green tree frog, or Hyla cinerea, is a striking green frog with sticky pads on its toes.