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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

  • Person on a green ATV

    ATV Safety Tips

    Riding ATVs is a blast! If you do it safely! If you want to have fun and lower the risk of having an accident, here are 10 safety tips to follow.

  • Tall grass grows in a field.

    Species Spotlight: Chiggers

    What’s that itch? Chiggers, also known as redbugs, are tiny mites that can cause significant discomfort during the warmer months in Mississippi. Here's how to lessen your chances of coming into contact with these critters and some tips if you do.

  • three rows of lettuce grow in a garden

    How to Manage Slugs in the Vegetable Garden

    If you grow your own vegetables, you will likely see at least a few pesky insects that want to feed on your plants. Slugs are one of the pests you may be noticing now.

  • Jars of home canned pickled vegetables

    Home Canning FAQs

    Are you planning to can fruits and vegetables this year? Don’t just wing it. Planning and preparation are important first steps.

  • Yellow Squash

    Harvest of the Month: Yellow Squash

    Did you know yellow squash is in the pumpkin family and are 95 percent water? 

  • A woman stands at the kitchen sink.

    Are You Washing Your Hands Correctly?

    Handwashing can help prevent you and others from getting sick, but be sure you are washing the right way!

  • Tomato with blossom end rot

    Common Tomato Troubles

    Tomatoes are a popular crop, both for commercial growers and home gardeners. Even the best tomato growers run into problems along the way! We put together a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you spot a few of the most common tomato troubles gardeners see. 

  • A woman holds a bowl of Teriyaki Meatballs.

    The Food Factor: Teriyaki Meatballs

    Easy Teriyaki Meatballs come together fast and make a delicious meal.

  • green Carolina anole

    Species Spotlight: Carolina Anole

    Little green climbing machine —the Carolina anole, known as Anolis carolinensis, is often called the American chameleon for its ability to change color.

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