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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

  • Hamburgers, chicken and hotdogs on a grill.

    Tips for Grilling

    Warm weather is here, and it’s finally time to fire up the grill! Barbecues are fun and result in delicious food.
  • Veggie quiche muffins on a blue plate

    The Food Factor: Veggie Quiche Muffins

    For people who need something quick for breakfast, these Veggie Quiche Muffins are both healthy and convenient.

    You can use 3 cups of your favorite veggies if you prefer something different from what is in the original recipe. Chopped zucchini and mushrooms are great options! You can also use your favorite cheese, but note that changing from a low-fat cheddar will alter the calories. 
  • A rabbit in a field.

    Critter of the Month: Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

    Did you know eastern cottontail rabbits are the most commonly found mammal in the United States? They have made themselves right at home throughout the eastern two-thirds of the country.
  • A field of orange and yellow marigolds.

    April Garden Checklist

    If you’re anything like me, I find any excuse to get outside. The warmer temperatures and colorful blooms are refreshing, especially after the cold winter we had! Working on outdoor chores is a great excuse to get some fresh air. Here are a few tasks you need to cross off your checklist during April:
  • Airtight jars of cereal, rice and flour sit in a cupboard.

    How to Keep Pests Out of the Kitchen Pantry

    We’ve experienced some spring-like weather, and that may have you thinking about refreshing some areas of your home. When you’re doing your spring cleaning, don’t overlook the kitchen pantry where stored-food pests can thrive.
  • strawberry-banana cheesecake wrap cut in half and displayed on a decorative plate

    The Food Factor: Strawberry-Banana Cheesecake Wraps

    Whether you want a healthier dessert option for yourself or for the little ones who like to help you in the kitchen, these strawberry-banana cheesecake wraps are perfect! The fruit and whole-wheat tortillas are loaded with fiber and will keep everyone feeling satisfied far longer than a store-bought cookie. And the cream cheese mixture will make you feel like you’re indulging in cheesecake, without all the calories. Best of all, they are easy for kids to make themselves.
  • Red and green tomatoes with blossom end rot.

    Gardening Myth Busters

    Don’t believe everything you hear. That piece of advice can be applied to gardening as well. We’ve all done something because a friend said that it works.
  • homemade meat pizza on a teal plate with white floral border

    The Food Factor: No-Yeast Pizza Crust

    If you want to make homemade pizza crust but don’t have any yeast, this recipe is for you! You probably already have all of these ingredients in your pantry. Try using half whole-wheat flour for extra nutrition.
  • An Eastern Wild Turkey in a field.

    Critter of the Month: Eastern Wild Turkey

    Spring is here, and wild turkeys are on the minds of many Mississippians. While there are five species of wild turkeys, Mississippi is home to the Eastern wild turkey, which is the most abundant. 
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